There are 3 ways to get from Trincomalee District (Region) to Jaffna by taxi, train, or car
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Trincomalee District (Region) to Vavuniyataxi
- Take the train from Vavuniya to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
3h 42mRs 11,120–14,723Drive 228.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Trincomalee District (Region) to Jaffnacar 228.5 km
4h 14mRs 10,327–14,917Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trincomalee District (Region) to Jaffnataxi 228.5 km
4h 14mRs 25,000–30,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee District (Region) to Jaffna is to drive which costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 15000 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee District (Region) to Jaffna is to taxi and train which takes 3h 42m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 15000.
The distance between Trincomalee District (Region) and Jaffna is 232 km. The road distance is 228.5 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee District (Region) to Jaffna without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 42m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 15000.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Trincomalee District (Region) to Jaffna, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee District (Region) to Jaffna is 228 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Trincomalee District (Region) to Jaffna.
There are 228+ hotels available in Jaffna.
What companies run services between Trincomalee District (Region), Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Trincomalee District (Region) to Jaffna. However, you can take the taxi to Vavuniya then take the train to Jaffna. Alternatively, you can drive from Trincomalee District (Region) to Jaffna in around 4h 14m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Vavuniya to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,500–30,000
Dilneth Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 99 78 656
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Dilneth Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 99 78 656
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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