There are 5 ways to get from Veyangoda (Station) to Jaffna by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Jaffnabus
5h 35mRs 3,104–3,278Train
cheapest- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
7hRs 2,499–6,162Drive 356.7 km
- Drive from Veyangoda (Station) to Jaffnacar 356.7 km
6h 3mRs 16,094–23,246Taxi
- Take the taxi from Veyangoda (Station) to Jaffnataxi 356.7 km
6h 3mRs 17,000–22,000Fly, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus
5h 53m
Veyangoda (Station) to Jaffna by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Veyangoda (Station) to Jaffna is to bus which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 3300 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Veyangoda (Station) to Jaffna is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 3300.
No, there is no direct bus from Veyangoda (Station) to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Nittambuwa and arriving at Jaffna via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Veyangoda (Station) to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Veyangoda and arriving at Jaffna via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Veyangoda (Station) and Jaffna is 366 km. The road distance is 356.7 km.
The best way to get from Veyangoda (Station) to Jaffna without a car is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 3300.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Veyangoda (Station) to Jaffna, including transfers.
Veyangoda (Station) to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Nittambuwa station.
Veyangoda (Station) to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela Junction station.
The best way to get from Veyangoda (Station) to Jaffna is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 3300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Veyangoda (Station), Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Nittambuwa to Jaffna once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,700–2,800 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffna 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,300 and the journey takes 5h 28m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Nittambuwa to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Veyangoda (Station) to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Jaffna station.
Veyangoda (Station) to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Jaffna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Veyangoda (Station) to Jaffna is 357 km. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Veyangoda (Station) to Jaffna.
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