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

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There are 7 ways to get from Peradeniya to Jaffna by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Peradeniya to Polgahawelatrain train Badulla / ...
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffnatrain train Colombo / ...
    7h 37m
    Rs 2,503–6,168

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus bus Colombo
    2. Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Jaffnabus bus
    9h 8m
    Rs 4,141–5,921

  3. Drive  321.7 km

    1. Drive from Peradeniya to Jaffnacar car 321.7 km
    5h 38m
    Rs 14,479–20,913

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Peradeniya to Jaffnataxi taxi 321.7 km
    5h 38m
    Rs 23,000–28,000

  5. Taxi, fly to Jaffna

    1. Take the taxi from Peradeniya to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane CMB - JAF
    6h 14m
    Rs 122,128–232,138

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Peradeniya to Polgahawelatrain train Badulla / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kurunegala to Jaffnabus bus Colombo
    11h 23m
    Rs 2,953–7,068

  7. Taxi, fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Peradeniya 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 7m

Peradeniya to Jaffna by train

Calendar18Weekly Trains
Duration7h 37mAverage Duration
TicketRs 2,503Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 363.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 37m

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 Good Shed Bus Station, and Nittambuwa in around 9h 8m.

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