There are 6 ways to get from Jaffna to Weligampitiya by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Jaffna to Mount Laviniatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
7h 15mRs 8,879–12,356Bus via Colombo
cheapest- Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Jaffna
12h 2mRs 3,153–4,020Bus
- Take the bus from Kachcheri to Panadurabus
7h 25mRs 4,500–5,000Drive 414.1 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Weligampitiyacar 414.1 km
6h 48mRs 18,548–26,792Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Weligampitiyataxi 414.1 km
6h 48mRs 45,000–55,000Fly, taxi
- Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane JAF - CMB
- Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Weligampitiyataxi
5h 7mRs 108,939–223,110
Jaffna (JAF) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Weligampitiya is to bus via Colombo which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 4100 and takes 12h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Weligampitiya is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 7m and costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 230000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Weligampitiya. However, there are services departing from Kachcheri and arriving at Panadura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Weligampitiya. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Mount Lavinia via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Jaffna and Weligampitiya is 436 km. The road distance is 414.1 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Weligampitiya without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Jaffna to Weligampitiya, including transfers.
Jaffna to Weligampitiya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kachcheri station.
Jaffna to Weligampitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Weligampitiya is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 5000 and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Weligampitiya, Sri Lanka?
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. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Kachcheri to Panadura once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,700–2,800 and the journey takes 7h 8m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Jaffna to Bandaranaike International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 90,000–200,000
Flights from Jaffna to Bandaranaike International Airport via Tiruchirapalli, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 90,000–200,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Jaffna to Mount Lavinia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,400
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,500–1,900
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–3,400
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kachcheri to Panadura
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–1,650
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 1,300–1,500
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 3,000–3,900
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–55,000
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
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 32 22 239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Jaffna to Weligampitiya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Panadura station.
Jaffna to Weligampitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Mount Lavinia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Weligampitiya is 414 km. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Jaffna to Weligampitiya.
There are 1516+ hotels available in Weligampitiya.