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237 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Jaffna to Nilaveli

Composite routes from Jaffna to Nilaveli

Cheapest
4 h 12 min
Car
237 km.
from $13

Transport providers

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Jaffna to Vavuniya
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$0.95–$2.92

Bus operators

NCG Express

Phone:
+94 76 714 8292
Email:
Website:
ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Kachcheri to Dambulla
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily

Superline Travels

Phone:
+94 777 382 186
Email:
Website:
superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.77–$9.15

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Trincomalee
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.08–$2.03

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Nilaveli?

The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Nilaveli is to drive which costs $31.52 - $46.74 and takes 4h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Jaffna to Nilaveli?

The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Nilaveli is to train and taxi which takes 3h 41m and costs $35.87 - $46.74 .

How far is it from Jaffna to Nilaveli?

The distance between Jaffna and Nilaveli is 241 km. The road distance is 237.9 km.

How do I travel from Jaffna to Nilaveli without a car?

The best way to get from Jaffna to Nilaveli without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 41m and costs $35.87 - $46.74 .

How long does it take to get from Jaffna to Nilaveli?

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Jaffna to Nilaveli, including transfers.

Can I drive from Jaffna to Nilaveli?

Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Nilaveli is 238 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Jaffna to Nilaveli.

Where can I stay near Nilaveli?

There are 290+ hotels available in Nilaveli. Prices start at $22.99 per night.
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