Jaffna to Vavuniya

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Jaffna to Vavuniya Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Taxi	Lakpura	Standard Car	Any time	+3h 19m	$89.00
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	First Class Seat	10:53	13:18	$6.26
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	Second Class Reserved Seats	10:53	13:18	$3.76
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	First Class Seat	11:00	13:34	$6.26
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	Second Class Reserved Seats	11:00	13:34	$3.76
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	First Class Seat	14:08	16:04	$7.52
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	First Class Seat	14:11	16:04	$7.52
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	First Class Seat	20:29	23:13	$6.26
Train	Sri Lanka Railway	Second Class Reserved Seats	20:29	23:13	$3.76

How to get from Jaffna to Vavuniya

Travelling between Jaffna and Vavuniya is possible by Train and taxi. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 88.23 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 88.23.

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

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 4 hours to travel between Jaffna and Vavuniya depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Jaffna and Vavuniya. Train will bring you to your destination in 2h 1m. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 3h 19m to reach Vavuniya.

How much does it cost to get from Jaffna to Vavuniya?

Travelling between Jaffna and Vavuniya can be as cheap as USD 88.23 if you opt for a Lakpura taxi and as expensive as USD 88.23 if you buy a Lakpura taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Jaffna and Vavuniya ?

1 from Jaffna to Vavuniya starting from 00:00 Jaffna until 00:00 Jaffna

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Jaffna to Vavuniya.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Jaffna and Vavuniya

Lakpura

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Jaffna to Vavuniya?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

98% took a train
2% bought a taxi ride

Transportation from Jaffna to Vavuniya

Trains

$ 5.25
Taxis

$ 88.23
Buses are not available
Ferries are not available
Flights are not available
Vans are not available

Facts about the transport from Jaffna to Vavuniya

Cheapest Transport	$6
Fastest Transport	2h 1m
Earliest Departure	10:53 AM
Latest Departure	8:29 PM
Departures per day	1
Distance	101 kilometers
Transport Companies	Lakpura, Sri Lanka Railway

Jaffna to Vavuniya