There are 7 ways to get from Nanu Oya to Jaffna by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Nanuoya to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
11h 26mRs 2,584–6,286Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nanuoya to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus Colombo
16h 33mRs 2,045–2,876Bus via Colombo
- Take the bus from Nanuoya to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Pettah to Jaffnabus
12h 46mRs 3,445–3,976Drive 395.6 km
- Drive from Nanu Oya to Jaffnacar 395.6 km
6h 50mRs 17,403–25,137Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nanu Oya to Jaffnataxi 395.6 km
6h 50mRs 21,000–26,000Taxi, fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Nanu Oya to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus
7h 58mTaxi, fly to Jaffna
- Take the taxi from Nanu Oya to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
6h 40mRs 130,766–238,255
Nanu Oya to Jaffna by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nanu Oya to Jaffna is to bus which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 2900 and takes 16h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Nanu Oya to Jaffna is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 40m and costs Rs. 130000 - Rs. 240000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nanu Oya to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Nanuoya and arriving at Jaffna via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Nanu Oya to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Nanuoya and arriving at Jaffna via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.
The distance between Nanu Oya and Jaffna is 453 km. The road distance is 395.6 km.
The best way to get from Nanu Oya to Jaffna without a car is to train which takes 11h 26m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 11h 26m to get from Nanu Oya to Jaffna, including transfers.
Nanu Oya to Jaffna bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Nanuoya station.
Nanu Oya to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Nanuoya station.
The best way to get from Nanu Oya to Jaffna is to train which takes 11h 26m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus via Colombo, which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 4000 and takes 12h 46m.
What companies run services between Nanu Oya, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Nanuoya to Jaffna via Polgahawela Junction in around 11h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nanuoya to Jaffna via Colombo and Pettah in around 12h 46m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–340,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–300,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras, Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–350,000
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Nanuoya to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nanuoya to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
Bus from Nanuoya to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
Bus from Dambulla to Kachcheri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–1,650
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 1,300–1,500
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 3,100–3,900
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–48,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Nanu Oya to Jaffna bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Nanu Oya to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nanu Oya to Jaffna is 396 km. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Nanu Oya to Jaffna.
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