There are 5 ways to get from Mawanella to Jaffna by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Warakapola
best- Take the bus from Warakapola to Jaffnabus
5h 52mRs 4,548–4,983Train
cheapest- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
5h 53mRs 2,665–4,913Drive 332 km
- Drive from Mawanella to Jaffnacar 332 km
5h 56mRs 15,131–21,855Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mawanella to Jaffnataxi 332 km
5h 56mRs 16,000–20,000Bus
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Jaffnabus Colombo
8h 28mRs 3,027–4,096
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mawanella to Jaffna is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 5000 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Mawanella to Jaffna is to bus via Warakapola which takes 5h 52m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 5000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mawanella to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Warakapola and arriving at Jaffna via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Mawanella to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela Junction and arriving at Jaffna via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Mawanella and Jaffna is 378 km. The road distance is 332 km.
The best way to get from Mawanella to Jaffna without a car is to bus via Warakapola which takes 5h 52m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 5000.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Mawanella to Jaffna, including transfers.
Mawanella to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Warakapola station.
Mawanella to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela Junction station.
The best way to get from Mawanella to Jaffna is to bus via Warakapola which takes 5h 52m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 5000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 5000 and takes 5h 53m.
What companies run services between Mawanella, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Warakapola to Jaffna once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,700–2,800 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffna 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 5h 28m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
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
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
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
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–20,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Mawanella to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Jaffna station.
Mawanella to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Jaffna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mawanella to Jaffna is 332 km. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Mawanella to Jaffna.
There are 232+ hotels available in Jaffna.