There are 4 ways to get from Kaduruwela to Jaffna by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus
5h 44mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Polonnaruwa to Maho Junctiontrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Maho to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
7h 41mRs 2,576–6,174Drive 286.1 km
- Drive from Kaduruwela to Jaffnacar 286.1 km
4h 58mRs 12,972–18,737Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kaduruwela to Jaffnataxi 286.1 km
4h 58mRs 14,000–17,000
Kaduruwela to Jaffna by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kaduruwela to Jaffna is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 7h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Kaduruwela to Jaffna is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 19000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kaduruwela to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Kachcheri via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Kaduruwela to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Jaffna via Maho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
The distance between Kaduruwela and Jaffna is 318 km. The road distance is 286.1 km.
The best way to get from Kaduruwela to Jaffna without a car is to bus which takes 5h 44m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Kaduruwela to Jaffna, including transfers.
Kaduruwela to Jaffna bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
Kaduruwela to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
The best way to get from Kaduruwela to Jaffna is to bus which takes 5h 44m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 7h 41m.
What companies run services between Kaduruwela, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Kaduruwela to Kachcheri via Polonnaruwa, Dambulla, and Dambulla in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Polonnaruwa to Jaffna via Maho in around 7h 41m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polonnaruwa to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- 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
Train from Maho to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kachcheri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–17,000
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Kaduruwela to Jaffna bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Kaduruwela to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kaduruwela to Jaffna is 286 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Kaduruwela to Jaffna.
There are 227+ hotels available in Jaffna.