There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna to Batticaloa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kachcheri to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus Wellawatta
7h 28mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Jaffna to Mahotrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Batticaloatrain Colombo
9h 54mRs 2,666–15,114Drive 364.7 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Batticaloacar 364.7 km
6h 34mRs 15,319–22,128Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Batticaloataxi 364.7 km
6h 34mRs 18,000–22,000Bus via Vavuniya
- Take the bus from Jaffna to Vavuniyabus
- Take the bus from Vavuniya to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus
11h 25mRs 3,047–3,329
Jaffna to Batticaloa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 16000 and takes 9h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 6h 34m and costs Rs. 15000 - Rs. 23000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Kachcheri and arriving at Batticaloa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Batticaloa via Maho Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
The distance between Jaffna and Batticaloa is 409 km. The road distance is 364.7 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Batticaloa without a car is to bus which takes 7h 28m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Jaffna to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Jaffna to Batticaloa bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kachcheri station.
Jaffna to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Batticaloa is to bus which takes 7h 28m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 16000 and takes 9h 54m.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kachcheri to Batticaloa via Dambulla and Dambulla in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jaffna to Batticaloa via Maho Junction in around 9h 54m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Jaffna to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–8,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,800–8,500
Train from Maho Junction to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–7,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,700–7,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kachcheri to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Jaffna to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 470–520
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 470–520
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–800
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,400
Bus from Vavuniya to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 370–410
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 370–410
- Semi Lux
- Rs 440–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 800–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–22,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Jaffna to Batticaloa bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Dambulla station.
Jaffna to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Batticaloa is 365 km. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Jaffna to Batticaloa.
There are 50+ hotels available in Batticaloa.