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 2,568–14,549Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Talawakelle to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus Colombo
16h 6mRs 2,045–2,549Bus via Colombo
- Take the bus from Talawakelle to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Technical Junction to Jaffnabus
12h 11mRs 3,445–3,549Drive 385.3 km
- Drive from Talawakele to Jaffnacar 385.3 km
6h 55mRs 16,308–23,556Taxi
- Take the taxi from Talawakele to Jaffnataxi 385.3 km
6h 55mRs 19,000–23,000Taxi, fly to Jaffna
- Take the taxi from Talawakele to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
7h 18mRs 77,534–149,041Taxi, 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 55m
Talawakele to Jaffna by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Talawakele to Jaffna is to bus which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 2600 and takes 16h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Talawakele to Jaffna is to drive which takes 6h 55m and costs Rs. 16000 - Rs. 24000.
No, there is no direct bus from Talawakele to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Talawakelle and arriving at Jaffna via Technical Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.
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 385.3 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. 15000.
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. 15000. Alternatively, you can bus via Colombo, which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 3600 and takes 12h 11m.
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 Technical Junction in around 12h 11m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 70,000–140,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 90,000–140,000
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Talawakele to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,600
- 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 2,600–3,600
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–11,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,800–11,000
- Phone
- +94 112 581 120
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Talawakelle to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–850
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 700–850
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Technical Junction to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Kachcheri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–1,650
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 1,300–1,500
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 3,100–3,900
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,500–23,000
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
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More Questions & Answers
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 385 km. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Talawakele to Jaffna.
There are 184+ hotels available in Jaffna.