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How to get fromNawalapitiya to Jaffnaby taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Nawalapitiya to Jaffna by taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Nawalapitiya to Warakapolataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Warakapola to Jaffnabus bus
    6h 42m
    Rs 6,462–7,246

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nawalapitiya to Polgahawelatrain train Badulla
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffnatrain train Colombo / ...
    8h 51m
    Rs 2,539–6,220

  3. Drive 350.9 km

    1. Drive from Nawalapitiya to Jaffnacar car 350.9 km
    6h 11m
    Rs 15,830–22,865

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nawalapitiya to Jaffnataxi taxi 350.9 km
    6h 11m
    Rs 17,000–21,000

  5. Taxi, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Nawalapitiya to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus bus
    7h 23m

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Nawalapitiya to Polgahawelatrain train Badulla
    2. Take the bus from Kurunegala to Jaffnabus bus Colombo
    12h 37m
    Rs 2,989–7,120

Nawalapitiya to Jaffna by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration8h 51mAverage Duration
TicketRs 2,539Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 416.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Nawalapitiya, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?

You can take a train from Nawalapitiya to Jaffna via Polgahawela Junction in around 8h 51m.

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