There are 4 ways to get from Jaffna to Vavuniya by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Jaffna to Vavuniyatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
1h 51mRs 1,200–3,000Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Jaffna to Vavuniyabus Jaffna
3h 15mRs 470–520Drive 140.4 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Vavuniyacar 140.4 km
2h 26mRs 6,314–9,119Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Vavuniyataxi 140.4 km
2h 26mRs 7,500–9,500
Jaffna to Vavuniya by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Vavuniya is to bus which costs Rs. 470 - Rs. 520 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Vavuniya is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Jaffna and arriving at Vavuniya. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jaffna and arriving at Vavuniya. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 51m.
The distance between Jaffna and Vavuniya is 142 km. The road distance is 140.4 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Vavuniya without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000.
The train from Jaffna to Vavuniya takes 1h 51m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Jaffna to Vavuniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Jaffna station.
Jaffna to Vavuniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Vavuniya is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 470 - Rs. 520 and takes 3h 15m.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Vavuniya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Jaffna to Vavuniya 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Jaffna to Vavuniya every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 470–520 and the journey takes 3h 15m. NCG Express also services this route 3 times a day.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Jaffna to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Jaffna to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 470–520
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 470–520
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–800
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,500–9,500
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 Vavuniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Vavuniya station.
Jaffna to Vavuniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Vavuniya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Vavuniya is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Jaffna to Vavuniya.
There are 16+ hotels available in Vavuniya.