There are 6 ways to get from Jaffna to Veyangoda by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kachcheri to Nittambuwabus
5h 23mRs 3,080–3,260Train via Maho
cheapest- Take the train from Jaffna to Mahotrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Veyangodatrain Trincomalee / ...
7h 15mRs 2,566–6,155Train
- Take the train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
6h 39mRs 2,579–6,141Drive 356.1 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Veyangodacar 356.1 km
6h 2mRs 16,147–23,323Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Veyangodataxi 356.1 km
6h 2mRs 17,000–21,000Fly
- Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane JAF - CMB
4h 41mRs 96,939–178,610
Jaffna to Veyangoda by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Veyangoda is to train via Maho which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Veyangoda is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs Rs. 95000 - Rs. 180000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Veyangoda. However, there are services departing from Kachcheri and arriving at Nittambuwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Veyangoda. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Veyangoda via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Jaffna and Veyangoda is 364 km. The road distance is 356.1 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Veyangoda without a car is to bus which takes 5h 23m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3300.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Jaffna to Veyangoda, including transfers.
Jaffna to Veyangoda bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kachcheri station.
Jaffna to Veyangoda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Veyangoda is to bus which takes 5h 23m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 6h 39m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 95000 - Rs. 180000 and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Veyangoda, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Kachcheri to Nittambuwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,700–2,800 and the journey takes 5h 18m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junction 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 5h 9m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Jaffna to Bandaranaike International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–180,000
Flights from Jaffna to Bandaranaike International Airport via Tiruchirapalli, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–180,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Jaffna to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Maho Junction to Veyangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kachcheri to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–21,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Jaffna to Veyangoda bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Jaffna to Veyangoda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Veyangoda is 356 km. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Jaffna to Veyangoda.
There are 573+ hotels available in Veyangoda.