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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nuwara Eliya to Jaffna

Composite routes from Nuwara Eliya to Jaffna

Cheapest
6 h 54 min
Car
389 km.
from $21

Transport providers

Train operators
Found: 1
Sri Lanka Railways
Website
Sri Lanka Railways
Website
5h 28m
3 times a day
$1.74–$5.98
+94 11 4 600 111
+94 11 4 600 111
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Bus operators
Found: 3
NCG Express
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National Transport Commission
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Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT
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NCG Express
Website
6h 15m
3 times a day
$9.00
+94 76 714 8292
+94 76 714 8292
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National Transport Commission
Website
4h 37m
Hourly
$1.30–$2.50
0112587372
0112587372
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT
Website
5h 50m
Once daily
$2.28
+94 112 581 120
+94 112 581 120
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Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Jaffna?

The cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Jaffna is to bus and train which costs $3.37 - $9.78 and takes 12h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Jaffna?

The fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Jaffna is to drive which takes 6h 50m and costs $52.17 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Nuwara Eliya and Jaffna?

No, there is no direct bus from Nuwara Eliya to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Nuwara Eliya and arriving at Jaffna via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

How far is it from Nuwara Eliya to Jaffna?

The distance between Nuwara Eliya and Jaffna is 425 km. The road distance is 392.2 km.

How do I travel from Nuwara Eliya to Jaffna without a car?

The best way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Jaffna without a car is to taxi and train which takes 7h 20m and costs $18.48 - $27.17 .

How long does it take to get from Nuwara Eliya to Jaffna?

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Nuwara Eliya to Jaffna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nuwara Eliya to Jaffna bus from?

Nuwara Eliya to Jaffna bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Nuwara Eliya station.

Where does the Nuwara Eliya to Jaffna bus arrive?

Nuwara Eliya to Jaffna bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Nuwara Eliya to Jaffna?

Yes, the driving distance between Nuwara Eliya to Jaffna is 392 km. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Nuwara Eliya to Jaffna.

Where can I stay near Jaffna?

There are 151+ hotels available in Jaffna. Prices start at $11.78 per night.
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