There are 5 ways to get from Madawela to Jaffna by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
- Take the bus from Warakapola to Jaffnabus
8h 54mRs 5,724–6,255Train
cheapest- Take the train from Yatirawana to Polgahawelatrain Matale
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
9h 9mRs 2,519–6,191Drive 311.5 km
- Drive from Madawela to Jaffnacar 311.5 km
5h 29mRs 14,124–20,401Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madawela to Jaffnataxi 311.5 km
5h 29mRs 15,000–19,000Train, 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
Questions & Answers
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 to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Jaffna via Ambepussa and Warakapola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
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 411 km. The road distance is 311.5 km.
The best way to get from Madawela to Jaffna without a car is to bus which takes 8h 54m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Madawela to Jaffna, including transfers.
Madawela to Jaffna bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy 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 bus which takes 8h 54m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 9h 9m.
What companies run services between Madawela, Central, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Madawela to Jaffna via Kandy, Ambepussa, and Warakapola in around 8h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yatirawana to Jaffna via Polgahawela Junction in around 9h 9m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Yatirawana to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- 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 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
Bus from Kurunegala to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,000–1,632
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- 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 Warakapola to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–19,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Madawela to Jaffna bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa 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 227+ hotels available in Jaffna.