There are 5 ways to get from Welimada to Jaffna by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Welimada to Polgahawela
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to JaffnaColombo / ...
7h 46mRs 17,538–30,191Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal79-1
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to JaffnaColombo / ...
13h 14mRs 1,913–13,666Bus
- Take the bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal79-1
- Take the bus from Pettah to Jaffna
12h 48mRs 3,313–3,366Drive 412.6 km
- Drive from Welimada to Jaffna412.6 km
7h 20mRs 17,294–24,981Drive, fly
- Drive from Welimada to Colombo-Airport-CMB
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)CMB - JAF
8h 4mRs 68,163–106,591
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Welimada to Jaffna is to bus and train which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 14000 and takes 13h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Welimada to Jaffna is to drive which takes 7h 20m and costs Rs. 17000 - Rs. 25000.
No, there is no direct bus from Welimada to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Welimada and arriving at Jaffna via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.
The distance between Welimada and Jaffna is 449 km. The road distance is 412.6 km.
The best way to get from Welimada to Jaffna without a car is to taxi and train which takes 7h 46m and costs Rs. 17000 - Rs. 31000.
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Welimada to Jaffna, including transfers.
Welimada to Jaffna bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Welimada station.
Welimada to Jaffna bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Welimada to Jaffna is 413 km. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Welimada to Jaffna.
There are 188+ hotels available in Jaffna.
What companies run services between Welimada, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Welimada to Jaffna via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Pettah in around 12h 48m.
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- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 60,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 75,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
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
Train from Colombo Fort to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–13,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,500–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,900–13,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Welimada to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 600–700
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 600–700
- Semi Lux
- Rs 750–1,100
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–20,000
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
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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