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How to get fromKadugannawa to Jaffnaby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Kadugannawa to Jaffna by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffnatrain train Colombo / ...
    7h 32m
    Rs 2,495–6,156

  2. Bus via Veyangoda

    1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus bus Colombo
    2. Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Jaffnabus bus
    9h 21m
    Rs 4,150–5,934

  3. Drive  330.9 km

    1. Drive from Kadugannawa to Jaffnacar car 330.9 km
    5h 48m
    Rs 14,915–21,543

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kadugannawa to Jaffnataxi taxi 330.9 km
    5h 48m
    Rs 23,000–28,000

  5. Taxi, fly to Jaffna

    1. Take the taxi from Kadugannawa to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane CMB - JAF
    6h 8m
    Rs 119,620–229,173

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kurunegala to Jaffnabus bus Colombo
    11h 18m
    Rs 2,945–7,056

  7. Taxi, fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Kadugannawa to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus bus
    6h 57m

Kadugannawa to Jaffna by train

Calendar18Weekly Trains
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
TicketRs 2,495Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 354.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 32m

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

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffna 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kadugannawa to Jaffna via Kandy, Kandy Good Shed Bus Station, and Nittambuwa in around 9h 21m.

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