There are 5 ways to get from Veyangoda to Jaffna by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Jaffnabus
5h 35mRs 3,087–3,258Train
cheapest- Take the train from Veyangoda to Maho Junctiontrain Colombo / ...
- Take the train from Maho to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
7h 17mRs 2,558–6,148Drive 356.7 km
- Drive from Veyangoda to Jaffnacar 356.7 km
6h 3mRs 16,201–23,401Taxi
- Take the taxi from Veyangoda 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 to Jaffna by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Veyangoda to Jaffna is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 7h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Veyangoda to Jaffna is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3300.
No, there is no direct bus from Veyangoda 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 to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Veyangoda and arriving at Jaffna via Maho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
The distance between Veyangoda and Jaffna is 365 km. The road distance is 356.7 km.
The best way to get from Veyangoda to Jaffna without a car is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3300.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Veyangoda to Jaffna, including transfers.
Veyangoda to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Nittambuwa station.
Veyangoda to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Veyangoda station.
The best way to get from Veyangoda to Jaffna is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between Veyangoda, 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, you can take a train from Veyangoda to Jaffna via Maho in around 7h 17m.
- 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 Veyangoda to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Maho to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- 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 to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Jaffna station.
Veyangoda to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Veyangoda to Jaffna is 357 km. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Veyangoda to Jaffna.
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