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How to get fromPadaviya to Jaffnaby taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Padaviya to Jaffna by taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Padaviya to Omanthaitaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Omanthai to Jaffnabus bus
    3h 10m

  2. Taxi, bus via Vavuniya

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Padaviya to Vavuniyataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Jaffnabus bus Colombo
    4h 17m
    Rs 3,375–3,953

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Padaviya to Puniyankulamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Puniyankulam to Jaffnatrain train Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
    3h 24m
    Rs 4,055–6,374

  4. Drive 157.9 km

    1. Drive from Padaviya to Jaffnacar car 157.9 km
    3h 14m
    Rs 7,177–10,367

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Padaviya to Jaffnataxi taxi 157.9 km
    3h 14m
    Rs 8,000–9,500

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 178.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Padaviya to Jaffna. However, you can take the taxi to Omanthai then take the bus to Jaffna. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Puniyankulam then take the train to Jaffna.

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