There are 5 ways to get from Madawela to Jaffna by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Yatirawana to Polgahawelatrain Matale
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
9h 9mRs 2,519–6,191Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus Colombo
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Jaffnabus
9h 12mRs 3,618–3,866Drive 312.1 km
- Drive from Madawela to Jaffnacar 312.1 km
5h 29mRs 14,094–20,357Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madawela to Jaffnataxi 312.1 km
5h 29mRs 22,000–27,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Yatirawana to Polgahawelatrain Matale
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Jaffnabus Colombo
12h 55mRs 2,969–7,091
Madawela to Jaffna by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madawela to Jaffna is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 9h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Madawela to Jaffna is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madawela station to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Jaffna via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Madawela to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Yatirawana and arriving at Jaffna via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
The distance between Madawela and Jaffna is 381 km. The road distance is 312.1 km.
The best way to get from Madawela to Jaffna without a car is to train which takes 9h 9m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 9h 9m to get from Madawela to Jaffna, including transfers.
Madawela to Jaffna bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Madawela to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Yatirawana station.
The best way to get from Madawela to Jaffna is to train which takes 9h 9m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 3900 and takes 9h 12m.
What companies run services between Madawela, Central, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Yatirawana to Jaffna via Polgahawela Junction in around 9h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Madawela to Jaffna via Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and Nittambuwa in around 9h 12m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Yatirawana to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Yatirawana to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 270–300
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 270–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 310–430
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
Bus from Kurunegala to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,000–1,632
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 1,000–1,100
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,800
- Super Lux
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Nittambuwa to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–27,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Madawela to Jaffna bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Madawela to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madawela to Jaffna is 312 km. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Madawela to Jaffna.
There are 196+ hotels available in Jaffna.