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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Wellawatte to Jaffna

Composite routes from Wellawatte to Jaffna

Cheapest
6 h 50 min
Car
399 km.
from $21

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.37–$508.15

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Wellawatta to Jaffna
Ave. Duration:
8h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.54–$8.26

Bus operators

NCG Express

Phone:
+94 76 714 8292
Email:
Website:
ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Wellawatta to Jaffna
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.52
Bus from Dambulla to Kachcheri
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Wellawatte to Jaffna is to train which costs $2.17 - $7.07 and takes 8h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wellawatte to Jaffna is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $9 .

Is there a direct bus between Wellawatte and Jaffna?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wellawatta and arriving at Jaffna. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Wellawatte and Jaffna?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wellawatta and arriving at Jaffna. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 23m.

How far is it from Wellawatte to Jaffna?

The distance between Wellawatte and Jaffna is 427 km. The road distance is 399.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Wellawatte to Jaffna without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $9 .

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

The bus from Wellawatta to Jaffna takes 6h 30m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Wellawatte to Jaffna bus from?

Wellawatte to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Wellawatta station.

Where do I catch the Wellawatte to Jaffna train from?

Wellawatte to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Wellawatta station.

Train or bus from Wellawatte to Jaffna?

The best way to get from Wellawatte to Jaffna is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $9 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2.17 - $7.07 and takes 8h 23m.

Where does the Wellawatte to Jaffna bus arrive?

Wellawatte to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Jaffna station.

Where does the Wellawatte to Jaffna train arrive?

Wellawatte to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Jaffna station.

Can I drive from Wellawatte to Jaffna?

Yes, the driving distance between Wellawatte to Jaffna is 400 km. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Wellawatte 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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