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How to get fromJaffna to Thirukkovilby bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Jaffna to Thirukkovil by bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kachcheri to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus bus Wellawatta
    9h 2m

  2. Bus via Jaffna

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jaffna to Dambullabus bus Jaffna
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus bus Wellawatta
    11h 59m
    Rs 4,820–6,324

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Jaffna to Mahotrain train
    2. Take the train from Maho Junction to Batticaloatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Thirukkoviltaxi taxi
    11h 11m
    Rs 6,566–10,955

  4. Drive  440 km

    1. Drive from Jaffna to Thirukkovilcar car 440 km
    7h 45m
    Rs 19,767–28,553

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jaffna to Thirukkoviltaxi taxi 440 km
    7h 45m
    Rs 24,000–29,000

  6. Bus, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kachcheri to Dambullabus bus
    2. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane GIU - WRZ
    3. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Thirukkoviltaxi taxi
    8h 26m

Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 12,289Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 485.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Kachcheri to Thirukkovil via Dambulla, Dambulla, and Kalmunai in around 9h 2m.

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