There are 5 ways to get from Welikanda to Jaffna by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus
6h 9mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Welikanda to Maho Junctiontrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Maho to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
8h 24mRs 2,600–6,209Drive 312.4 km
- Drive from Welikanda to Jaffnacar 312.4 km
5h 23mRs 14,239–20,567Taxi
- Take the taxi from Welikanda to Jaffnataxi 312.4 km
5h 23mRs 15,000–19,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Welikanda to Habaranatrain
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus
- Take the bus from Vavuniya to Jaffnabus
11h 31mRs 4,375–6,344
Welikanda to Jaffna by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Welikanda to Jaffna is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 8h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Welikanda to Jaffna is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000.
No, there is no direct bus from Welikanda to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Kachcheri via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Welikanda to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Welikanda and arriving at Jaffna via Maho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
The distance between Welikanda and Jaffna is 345 km. The road distance is 312.4 km.
The best way to get from Welikanda to Jaffna without a car is to bus which takes 6h 9m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Welikanda to Jaffna, including transfers.
Welikanda to Jaffna bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
Welikanda to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Welikanda station.
The best way to get from Welikanda to Jaffna is to bus which takes 6h 9m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 8h 24m.
What companies run services between Welikanda, North Central, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Welikanda to Kachcheri via Polonnaruwa, Dambulla, and Dambulla in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Welikanda to Jaffna via Maho in around 8h 24m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Welikanda to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
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
Train from Welikanda to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kachcheri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 370–410
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 370–410
- Semi Lux
- Rs 440–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 800–1,100
Bus from Vavuniya to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 470–520
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 470–520
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–800
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–19,000
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Welikanda to Jaffna bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Welikanda to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Welikanda to Jaffna is 312 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Welikanda to Jaffna.
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