There are 5 ways to get from Maradankadawala to Jaffna by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Jaffnabus
3h 12mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
3h 32mRs 4,150–6,468Drive 214.4 km
- Drive from Maradankadawala to Jaffnacar 214.4 km
3h 44mRs 9,680–13,983Taxi
- Take the taxi from Maradankadawala to Jaffnataxi 214.4 km
3h 44mRs 13,000–17,000Train via Thalawa
- Take the train from Thalawa to Jaffnatrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
4h 54mRs 4,272–6,612
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maradankadawala to Jaffna is to train which costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 6500 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Maradankadawala to Jaffna is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Maradankadawala to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Jaffna via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Maradankadawala to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Jaffna via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Maradankadawala and Jaffna is 233 km. The road distance is 214.4 km.
The best way to get from Maradankadawala to Jaffna without a car is to bus which takes 3h 12m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Maradankadawala to Jaffna, including transfers.
Maradankadawala to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Maradankadawala to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Maradankadawala to Jaffna is to bus which takes 3h 12m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 6500 and takes 3h 32m.
What companies run services between Maradankadawala, North Central, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Anuradhapura to Jaffna twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Anuradhapura to Jaffna 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Anuradhapura to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Thalawa to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Anuradhapura to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–17,000
Derana
- Phone
- + 94 27 49 76 060
- Website
- deranakandy.wordpress.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
SS Cabs
- Phone
- + 94 71 16 73 673
- Website
- sscabservice.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Maradankadawala to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Jaffna station.
Maradankadawala to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Jaffna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maradankadawala to Jaffna is 214 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Maradankadawala to Jaffna.
There are 195+ hotels available in Jaffna.