There are 4 ways to get from Jaffna to Thandikulam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Jaffna to Thandikulamtrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
2h 38mRs 1,200–3,000Bus
- Take the bus from Jaffna to Vavuniyabus
3h 12mDrive 136.6 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Thandikulamcar 136.6 km
2h 17mRs 5,844–8,442Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Thandikulamtaxi 136.6 km
2h 17mRs 7,500–9,000
Jaffna to Thandikulam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Thandikulam is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Thandikulam is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Thandikulam. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Vavuniya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jaffna and arriving at Thandikulam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Jaffna and Thandikulam is 139 km. The road distance is 136.6 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Thandikulam without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000.
The train from Jaffna to Thandikulam takes 2h 38m including transfers and departs once daily.
Jaffna to Thandikulam bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Jaffna station.
Jaffna to Thandikulam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Thandikulam is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Thandikulam, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Jaffna to Thandikulam once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Jaffna to Vavuniya 3 times a day, and the journey takes 2h.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Jaffna to Thandikulam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Jaffna to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,500–9,000
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Jaffna to Thandikulam bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Vavuniya station.
Jaffna to Thandikulam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Thandikulam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Thandikulam is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Jaffna to Thandikulam.
There are 14+ hotels available in Thandikulam.