Rome2Rio

How to get fromJaffna to Wellawayaby bus, plane, taxi, train or car

Find Transport to Wellawaya

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Jaffna to Wellawaya by bus, plane, taxi, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus to Sigiriya Airport, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kachcheri to Dambullabus bus
    2. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane GIU - WRZ
    3. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Wellawayataxi taxi
    6h 22m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Haputaletrain train Colombo
    13h 12m
    Rs 7,679–22,650

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Jaffna to Colombo Forttrain train
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimadabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Welimada to Wellawayataxi taxi
    13h 21m
    Rs 9,479–22,182

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Jaffna to Pettahbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Welimadabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Welimada to Wellawayataxi taxi
    13h 38m
    Rs 10,800–12,400

  5. Train, taxi to Kandy, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Jaffna to Kurunegalatrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Kandy (KDW)taxi taxi
    3. Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane KDW - WRZ
    4. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Wellawayataxi taxi
    9h 9m
    Rs 21,379–107,579

  6. Drive 434.4 km

    1. Drive from Jaffna to Wellawayacar car 434.4 km
    8h 5m
    Rs 18,242–26,350

Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 10,521Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Wellawaya, Sri Lanka?

You can take a train from Jaffna to Wellawaya via Polgahawela and Haputale in around 13h 12m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Greyhound, How do I get from Sydney to Melbourne, and Italy Travel Guides - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Trips from Jaffna

Trips to Wellawaya

Popular routes