There are 4 ways to get from Kilinochchi District (Region) to Jaffna by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kilinochchi to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
53 minRs 1,200–2,900Bus
- Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Jaffnabus
1hDrive 63 km
- Drive from Kilinochchi District (Region) to Jaffnacar 63 km
1h 4mRs 2,841–4,103Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kilinochchi District (Region) to Jaffnataxi 63 km
1h 4mRs 3,200–3,900
Kilinochchi District (Region) to Jaffna by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilinochchi District (Region) to Jaffna is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Kilinochchi District (Region) to Jaffna is to train which takes 53 min and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Jaffna. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Jaffna. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 53 min.
The distance between Kilinochchi District (Region) and Jaffna is 66 km. The road distance is 63 km.
The best way to get from Kilinochchi District (Region) to Jaffna without a car is to train which takes 53 min and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900.
The train from Kilinochchi to Jaffna takes 53 min including transfers and departs three times a day.
Kilinochchi District (Region) to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kilinochchi station.
Kilinochchi District (Region) to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kilinochchi station.
The best way to get from Kilinochchi District (Region) to Jaffna is to train which takes 53 min and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h.
What companies run services between Kilinochchi District (Region), Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kilinochchi to Jaffna 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Kilinochchi to Jaffna 3 times a day, and the journey takes 1h.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kilinochchi to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kilinochchi to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
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More Questions & Answers
Kilinochchi District (Region) to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Jaffna station.
Kilinochchi District (Region) to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Jaffna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilinochchi District (Region) to Jaffna is 63 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Kilinochchi District (Region) to Jaffna.
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