What is the cheapest way to get from Digana to Jaffna?

The cheapest way to get from Digana to Jaffna is to bus which costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 4400 and takes 9h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Digana to Jaffna?

The fastest way to get from Digana to Jaffna is to drive which takes 5h 41m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000.

Is there a direct bus between Digana and Jaffna?

No, there is no direct bus from Digana station to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Jaffna via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Digana and Jaffna?

No, there is no direct train from Digana to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Jaffna via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from Digana to Jaffna?

The distance between Digana and Jaffna is 384 km. The road distance is 319.7 km.

How do I travel from Digana to Jaffna without a car?

The best way to get from Digana to Jaffna without a car is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500.

How long does it take to get from Digana to Jaffna?

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Digana to Jaffna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Digana to Jaffna bus from?

Digana to Jaffna bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Digana to Jaffna train from?

Digana to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.

Train or bus from Digana to Jaffna?

The best way to get from Digana to Jaffna is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 4400 and takes 9h 18m.

Where does the Digana to Jaffna bus arrive?

Digana to Jaffna bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.

Where does the Digana to Jaffna train arrive?

Digana to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.

Can I drive from Digana to Jaffna?

Yes, the driving distance between Digana to Jaffna is 320 km. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Digana to Jaffna.

Where can I stay near Jaffna?

There are 232+ hotels available in Jaffna.

Digana to Jaffna - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Digana to Jaffna by train, bus, car, or taxi

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1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
2. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
8h 2m
Rs 3,552–7,443
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus Colombo
2. Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Jaffnabus
9h 18m
Rs 4,038–4,362
Drive 319.7 km
1. Drive from Digana to Jaffnacar 319.7 km
5h 41m
Rs 14,345–20,720
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Digana to Jaffnataxi 319.7 km
5h 41m
Rs 22,000–27,000

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Distance: 384.5 km
Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Digana, Central, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?

You can take a vehicle from Digana to Jaffna via Kandy and Polgahawela Junction in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Digana to Jaffna via Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and Nittambuwa in around 9h 18m.

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