There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna to Mirigama by bus, train, taxi, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus
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Take the bus from Jaffna to Warakapola
4 alternative options
Train
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Take the train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junction
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Jaffna to Mirigama
Drive
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Drive from Jaffna to Mirigama
Bus, fly
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Take the bus from Kachcheri to Dambulla
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Fly from Sigiriya (GIU) to Colombo (CMB)
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Rules to follow in Sri Lanka
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COVID-19 help in Sri Lanka
If you need help, visit the national COVID-19 website or call the COVID-19 Helpline 1912
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, travel within Sri Lanka is currently allowed.
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- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Mirigama is 1912.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Mirigama is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Mirigama is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1912.
Last updated: 3 Mar 2023
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Mirigama is to bus which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2000 and takes 6h 37m.
The quickest way to get from Jaffna to Mirigama is to taxi which costs Rs. 17000 - Rs. 21000 and takes 6h 2m.
The distance between Jaffna and Mirigama is 270 km. The road distance is 347.9 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Mirigama without a car is to bus which takes 6h 37m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2000.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Jaffna to Mirigama, including transfers.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Mirigama is to bus which takes 6h 37m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 3800 and takes 7h 50m.
The quickest flight from Sigiriya Airport to Colombo Airport is the direct flight which takes 45 min.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Mirigama is 348 km. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Jaffna to Mirigama.
SriLankan Airlines and Cinnamon Air offer flights from Sigiriya Airport to Colombo Airport.
There are 16+ hotels available in Mirigama. Prices start at Rs. 30000 per night.
- Distance: 269.9 km
- Duration: 6h 37m
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Mirigama, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Jaffna to Warakapola twice daily. Tickets cost Rs. 1000 and the journey takes 6h 21m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junction 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs. 480 - Rs. 1700 and the journey takes 7h 14m.
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Sigiriya to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs. 13000 - Rs. 85000
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Sigiriya to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs. 13000 - Rs. 85000
- Phone
- 1971
- Website
- railway.gov.lk
Train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs. 480 - Rs. 1700
- Website
- http://www.railway.gov.lk/web/index.php?lang=en
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs. 480 - Rs. 650
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs. 550 - Rs. 800
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- Phone
- 077 107 55 55
- Website
- ncgexpress.com
Bus from Jaffna to Warakapola
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs. 1000
- Book at
- ncgexpress.com
Bus from Kachcheri to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Book at
- ncgexpress.com
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Estimated price
- Rs. 17000 - Rs. 21000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 25 26 484
- Website
- jaffna-cabs-taxi-service.business.site
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
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