There are 4 ways to get from Madurankuliya to Jaffna by bus, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Palavi Junction to Jaffnabus
4h 12mRs 2,833–2,938Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Madurankuliya to Galgamuwataxi
- Take the train from Galgamuwa to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
5h 4mRs 8,944–12,234Drive 270.6 km
- Drive from Madurankuliya to Jaffnacar 270.6 km
5h 1mRs 12,233–17,669Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurankuliya to Jaffnataxi 270.6 km
5h 1mRs 13,000–16,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurankuliya to Jaffna is to bus which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3000 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Madurankuliya to Jaffna is to bus which takes 4h 12m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurankuliya to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Palavi Junction and arriving at Jaffna via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Madurankuliya and Jaffna is 290 km. The road distance is 270.6 km.
The best way to get from Madurankuliya to Jaffna without a car is to bus which takes 4h 12m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3000.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Madurankuliya to Jaffna, including transfers.
Madurankuliya to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Palavi Junction station.
Madurankuliya to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Jaffna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurankuliya to Jaffna is 271 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Madurankuliya to Jaffna.
There are 228+ hotels available in Jaffna.
What companies run services between Madurankuliya, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Palavi Junction to Jaffna twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,252 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Galgamuwa to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- 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 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Palavi Junction to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,252
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,500–16,000
Cool Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 44 40 255
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Cool Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 44 40 255
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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