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

The cheapest way to get from Badulla to Jaffna is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 18000 and takes 15h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Badulla to Jaffna is to drive which takes 7h 19m and costs Rs. 16000 - Rs. 24000.

Is there a direct bus between Badulla and Jaffna?

No, there is no direct bus from Badulla station to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Badulla Main Bus Station and arriving at Jaffna via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Badulla and Jaffna?

No, there is no direct train from Badulla station to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Badulla Station and arriving at Jaffna via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 6m.

How far is it from Badulla to Jaffna?

The distance between Badulla and Jaffna is 632 km. The road distance is 389.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Badulla to Jaffna without a car is to bus which takes 13h 38m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 5500.

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

It takes approximately 13h 38m to get from Badulla to Jaffna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Badulla to Jaffna bus from?

Badulla to Jaffna bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Badulla Main Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Badulla to Jaffna train from?

Badulla to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Badulla Station.

Train or bus from Badulla to Jaffna?

The best way to get from Badulla to Jaffna is to bus which takes 13h 38m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 18000 and takes 15h 6m.

Where does the Badulla to Jaffna bus arrive?

Badulla to Jaffna bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Badulla to Jaffna train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Badulla to Jaffna?

Yes, the driving distance between Badulla to Jaffna is 389 km. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Badulla to Jaffna.

Where can I stay near Jaffna?

There are 195+ hotels available in Jaffna.

Badulla to Jaffna - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Badulla to Jaffna by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Route 99
2. Take the bus from Pettah to Jaffnabus
13h 38m
Rs 3,615–5,078
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Badulla Station to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
2. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
15h 6m
Rs 2,661–17,757
Drive 389.3 km
1. Drive from Badulla to Jaffnacar 389.3 km
7h 19m
Rs 16,350–23,616
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Badulla to Jaffnataxi 389.3 km
7h 19m
Rs 19,000–23,000
Taxi, fly to Jaffna
1. Take the taxi from Badulla to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
8h 45m
Rs 71,245–133,426
Bus via Hali-Ela
1. Take the bus from Hali-Ela to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Badulla-Colombo / ...
2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus Colombo
16h 57m
Rs 3,560–4,083
Taxi, fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Badulla to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus
9h 37m

Badulla to Jaffna by train

18Weekly Trains

15h 6mAverage Duration

Rs 2,661Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Badulla to Jaffna.

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Distance: 632.5 km
Duration: 13h 38m

What companies run services between Badulla, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Jaffna via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Pettah in around 13h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Badulla Station to Jaffna via Polgahawela Junction in around 15h 6m.

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