There are 6 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 Polgahawela Junction to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
7hRs 2,499–6,162Drive 357.2 km
- Drive from Veyangoda to Jaffnacar 357.2 km
6h 3mRs 16,075–23,219Taxi
- Take the taxi from Veyangoda to Jaffnataxi 357.2 km
6h 3mRs 19,000–24,000Fly to Jaffna
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
5hRs 101,951–208,292Fly to Sigiriya Airport, 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
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Veyangoda to Jaffna is to bus which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3300 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Veyangoda to Jaffna is to fly which takes 5h and costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 210000.
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 Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Veyangoda and Jaffna is 365 km. The road distance is 357.2 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 Polgahawela Junction 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, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 210000 and takes 5h.
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, 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
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 95,000–200,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–190,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Bengaluru, Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–190,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
Bus from Dambulla to Kachcheri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
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Booking & Getting There
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 Jaffna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Veyangoda to Jaffna is 357 km. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Veyangoda to Jaffna.
There are 221+ hotels available in Jaffna.