There are 7 ways to get from Talawakele to Jaffna by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Talawakele to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
10h 37mRs 2,568–6,263Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Talawakelle to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus Colombo
16h 6mRs 2,045–2,861Bus via Colombo
- Take the bus from Talawakelle to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Pettah to Jaffnabus
12h 19mRs 3,445–3,961Drive 386 km
- Drive from Talawakele to Jaffnacar 386 km
6h 50mRs 17,350–25,062Taxi
- Take the taxi from Talawakele to Jaffnataxi 386 km
6h 50mRs 21,000–26,000Taxi, fly to Jaffna
- Take the taxi from Talawakele to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
6h 50mRs 131,894–243,679Taxi, fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Talawakele to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus
7h 43m
Talawakele to Jaffna by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Talawakele to Jaffna is to bus which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 2900 and takes 16h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Talawakele to Jaffna is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 50m and costs Rs. 130000 - Rs. 250000.
No, there is no direct bus from Talawakele to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Talawakelle and arriving at Jaffna via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Talawakele to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Talawakele and arriving at Jaffna via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
The distance between Talawakele and Jaffna is 436 km. The road distance is 386 km.
The best way to get from Talawakele to Jaffna without a car is to train which takes 10h 37m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 10h 37m to get from Talawakele to Jaffna, including transfers.
Talawakele to Jaffna bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Talawakelle station.
Talawakele to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Talawakele station.
The best way to get from Talawakele to Jaffna is to train which takes 10h 37m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus via Colombo, which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 4000 and takes 12h 19m.
What companies run services between Talawakele, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Talawakele to Jaffna via Polgahawela Junction in around 10h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Talawakelle to Jaffna via Colombo and Pettah in around 12h 19m.
- 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 Talawakele to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
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 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Talawakelle to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
Bus from Talawakelle to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–43,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Talawakele to Jaffna bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Talawakele to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Talawakele to Jaffna is 386 km. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Talawakele to Jaffna.
There are 232+ hotels available in Jaffna.