Jaffna to Nuwara Eliya

Jaffna to Nuwara Eliya

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Jaffna to Nuwara Eliya Schedule

Jaffna to Nuwara Eliya Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Sri Lanka Railway Third Class Reserved Seats 06:10 - 11:46$ 6.32
Sri Lanka Railway Second Class 09:35 - 17:50$ 5.18
Sri Lanka Railway First Class Seat 14:02 - 21:19$ 7.77
Sri Lanka Railways 1st Class Seat 20:06 - 01:56$ 20.30
Sri Lanka Railway First Class Seat 22:18 - 04:50$ 9.56

Transportation from Jaffna to Nuwara Eliya

Facts about the transport from Jaffna to Nuwara Eliya

Cheapest Transport$21
Fastest Transport11h 36m
Earliest Departure6:10 AM
Latest Departure10:18 PM
Departures per day18
Distance408 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAvro Travels, Sri Lanka Railway, Sri Lanka Railways

How to get from Jaffna to Nuwara Eliya

When you want to get from Jaffna to Nuwara Eliya, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Bus
  • Train

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Train. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus+train ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Train ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 31.22. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as USD 21.12.

How far is Jaffna from Nuwara Eliya?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Jaffna to Nuwara Eliya. Your trip will be a total of 254 miles (408 km). The flying distance is 196 miles (314 km).

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

The travel time from Jaffna to Nuwara Eliya can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 12 to 18 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Jaffna to Nuwara Eliya?

The cost of the trip from Jaffna to Nuwara Eliya varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Sri Lanka Railway, Sri Lanka Railways: travelling by train expect to pay as low as USD 21.12 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Train - a one-way Train ticket can cost as much as USD 31.22.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Jaffna to Nuwara Eliya:

  • Train price: USD 20.91 - USD 31.36. From Jaffna to Nuwara Eliya starting from 06:10 Jaffna Train Station until 22:18 Jaffna Train Station
  • Bus+Train price: USD 28.22. From Jaffna to Nuwara Eliya starting from 20:00 Jaffna Bus Station until 20:00 Jaffna Bus Station

How many trips per day are there between Jaffna and Nuwara Eliya?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • 18 by Train from Jaffna to Nuwara Eliya starting from 06:10 Jaffna Train Station until 22:18 Jaffna Train Station

The most popular transport from Jaffna to Nuwara Eliya

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Jaffna to Nuwara Eliya? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 100% chosen Train