What is the cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Piliyandala?

The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Piliyandala is to bus via Colombo City which costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 4700 and takes 12h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Jaffna to Piliyandala?

The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Piliyandala is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 46m and costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 210000.

Is there a direct bus between Jaffna and Piliyandala?

No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Piliyandala. However, there are services departing from Kachcheri and arriving at Soysapura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Jaffna and Piliyandala?

No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Piliyandala. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Mount Lavinia via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Jaffna to Piliyandala?

The distance between Jaffna and Piliyandala is 426 km. The road distance is 408.4 km.

How do I travel from Jaffna to Piliyandala without a car?

The best way to get from Jaffna to Piliyandala without a car is to bus which takes 6h 56m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 4700.

How long does it take to get from Jaffna to Piliyandala?

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Jaffna to Piliyandala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jaffna to Piliyandala bus from?

Jaffna to Piliyandala bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kachcheri station.

Where do I catch the Jaffna to Piliyandala train from?

Jaffna to Piliyandala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.

Train or bus from Jaffna to Piliyandala?

The best way to get from Jaffna to Piliyandala is to bus which takes 6h 56m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 4700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 6h 58m.

Where does the Jaffna to Piliyandala bus arrive?

Jaffna to Piliyandala bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Soysapura station.

Where does the Jaffna to Piliyandala train arrive?

Jaffna to Piliyandala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Mount Lavinia station.

Can I drive from Jaffna to Piliyandala?

Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Piliyandala is 408 km. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Jaffna to Piliyandala.

Where can I stay near Piliyandala?

There are 1365+ hotels available in Piliyandala.

Jaffna to Piliyandala - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna to Piliyandala by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kachcheri to Soysapurabus
6h 56m
Rs 4,200–4,700
Bus via Colombo City
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Jaffna
12h 2m
Rs 3,803–4,650
Train
1. Take the train from Jaffna to Mount Laviniatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
6h 58m
Rs 4,079–6,656
Drive 408.4 km
1. Drive from Jaffna to Piliyandalacar 408.4 km
6h 35m
Rs 17,959–25,941
Fly, taxi
1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane JAF - CMB
2. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Piliyandalataxi
4h 46m
Rs 103,968–207,145

Jaffna (JAF) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

6Weekly Planes

3h 45mAverage Duration

Rs 93,469Cheapest Price

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Distance: 425.8 km
Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Piliyandala, Sri Lanka?

NCG Express operates a bus from Kachcheri to Soysapura once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,700–2,800 and the journey takes 6h 50m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Jaffna to Mount Lavinia twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,400 and the journey takes 6h 46m.

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