There are 4 ways to get from Kankesanthurai Station to Jaffna (Station) by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kankesanturai to Jaffnatrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
46 minRs 1,100–2,900Drive 18.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Kankesanthurai Station to Jaffna (Station)car 18.2 km
24 minRs 815–1,177Bus
- Take the bus from Tellippalai to Jaffnabus
1h 41mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Kankesanthurai Station to Jaffna (Station)taxi 18.2 km
24 minRs 1,000–1,300
Kankesanthurai Station to Jaffna (Station) by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kankesanthurai Station to Jaffna (Station) is to drive which costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1200 and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from Kankesanthurai Station to Jaffna (Station) is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kankesanthurai Station to Jaffna (Station). However, there are services departing from Tellippalai and arriving at Jaffna via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kankesanturai and arriving at Jaffna. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.
The distance between Kankesanthurai Station and Jaffna (Station) is 19 km. The road distance is 18.2 km.
The best way to get from Kankesanthurai Station to Jaffna (Station) without a car is to train which takes 46 min and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2900.
The train from Kankesanturai to Jaffna takes 30 min including transfers and departs four times a day.
Kankesanthurai Station to Jaffna (Station) bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Tellippalai station.
Kankesanthurai Station to Jaffna (Station) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kankesanturai station.
The best way to get from Kankesanthurai Station to Jaffna (Station) is to train which takes 46 min and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 41m.
What companies run services between Kankesanthurai Station, Sri Lanka and Jaffna (Station), Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kankesanturai to Jaffna 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,100–2,900 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Tellippalai to Jaffna once daily, and the journey takes 35 min.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kankesanturai to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Tellippalai to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,000–1,300
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
Kankesanthurai Station to Jaffna (Station) bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Jaffna station.
Kankesanthurai Station to Jaffna (Station) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Jaffna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kankesanthurai Station to Jaffna (Station) is 18 km. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Kankesanthurai Station to Jaffna (Station).
There are 229+ hotels available in Jaffna (Station).