There are 7 ways to get from Peradeniya to Jaffna by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Peradeniya to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
7h 37mRs 2,503–6,168Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
- Take the bus from Warakapola to Jaffnabus
8h 54mRs 6,281–8,351Drive 321.2 km
- Drive from Peradeniya to Jaffnacar 321.2 km
5h 38mRs 14,592–21,077Taxi
- Take the taxi from Peradeniya to Jaffnataxi 321.2 km
5h 38mRs 16,000–19,000Taxi, fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Peradeniya 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 7mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Peradeniya to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Jaffnabus Colombo
11h 23mRs 2,953–7,068Taxi, fly to Jaffna
- Take the taxi from Peradeniya to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
6h 21mRs 117,077–202,137
Peradeniya to Jaffna by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Peradeniya to Jaffna is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 7h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Peradeniya to Jaffna is to drive which takes 5h 38m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 22000.
No, there is no direct bus from Peradeniya to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Jaffna via Ambepussa and Warakapola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Peradeniya to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Peradeniya and arriving at Jaffna via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between Peradeniya and Jaffna is 364 km. The road distance is 321.2 km.
The best way to get from Peradeniya to Jaffna without a car is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Peradeniya to Jaffna, including transfers.
Peradeniya to Jaffna bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Peradeniya to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Peradeniya station.
The best way to get from Peradeniya to Jaffna is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 8500 and takes 8h 54m.
What companies run services between Peradeniya, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Peradeniya to Jaffna via Polgahawela Junction in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sarasavi Uyana to Jaffna via Kandy, Kandy, Ambepussa, and Warakapola in around 8h 54m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–160,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–160,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Bengaluru, Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–160,000
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Peradeniya to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
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
Train from Peradeniya to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
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
- 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
Bus from Dambulla to Kachcheri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–31,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
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
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
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Peradeniya to Jaffna bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Peradeniya to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Peradeniya to Jaffna is 321 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Peradeniya to Jaffna.
There are 232+ hotels available in Jaffna.