There are 5 ways to get from Nochchiyagama to Jaffna by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Jaffnabus
3hTrain via Thalawa
cheapest- Take the train from Thalawa to Jaffnatrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
4h 35mRs 3,234–5,386Train
- Take the train from Thambuttegama to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
3h 56mRs 3,252–5,407Drive 206.1 km
- Drive from Nochchiyagama to Jaffnacar 206.1 km
3h 58mRs 9,277–13,399Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nochchiyagama to Jaffnataxi 206.1 km
3h 58mRs 13,000–16,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nochchiyagama to Jaffna is to train via Thalawa which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 5500 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Nochchiyagama to Jaffna is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Nochchiyagama to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Jaffna via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Nochchiyagama to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Thambuttegama and arriving at Jaffna via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Nochchiyagama and Jaffna is 224 km. The road distance is 206.1 km.
The best way to get from Nochchiyagama to Jaffna without a car is to bus which takes 3h and costs .
It takes approximately 3h to get from Nochchiyagama to Jaffna, including transfers.
Nochchiyagama to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Nochchiyagama to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Thambuttegama station.
The best way to get from Nochchiyagama to Jaffna is to bus which takes 3h and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 5500 and takes 3h 56m.
What companies run services between Nochchiyagama, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Anuradhapura to Jaffna twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Thambuttegama to Jaffna once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Thambuttegama to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Thalawa to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Anuradhapura to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–16,000
Derana
- Phone
- + 94 27 49 76 060
- Website
- deranakandy.wordpress.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
SS Cabs
- Phone
- + 94 71 16 73 673
- Website
- sscabservice.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Nochchiyagama to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Jaffna station.
Nochchiyagama to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Jaffna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nochchiyagama to Jaffna is 206 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Nochchiyagama to Jaffna.
There are 218+ hotels available in Jaffna.