There are 4 ways to get from Maho Junction to Jaffna by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Maho to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
4h 14mRs 1,300–3,200Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Maho Junction to Galewelataxi
- Take the bus from Galewela to Jaffnabus
5h 10mRs 4,529–5,129Drive 262 km
- Drive from Maho Junction to Jaffnacar 262 km
4h 32mRs 11,550–16,683Taxi
- Take the taxi from Maho Junction to Jaffnataxi 262 km
4h 32mRs 14,000–18,000
Maho Junction to Jaffna by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maho Junction to Jaffna is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Maho Junction to Jaffna is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Maho and arriving at Jaffna. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Maho Junction and Jaffna is 258 km. The road distance is 262 km.
The best way to get from Maho Junction to Jaffna without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3200.
The train from Maho to Jaffna takes 4h 14m including transfers and departs once daily.
Maho Junction to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Maho station.
Maho Junction to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Jaffna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maho Junction to Jaffna is 262 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Maho Junction to Jaffna.
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What companies run services between Maho Junction, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Maho to Jaffna once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 4h 14m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Maho to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Galewela to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,050–2,200
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,050–2,200
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–18,000
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