There are 5 ways to get from Passikudah Bay to Jaffna by bus, train, car, or taxi
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- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus
7h 7mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Maho Junctiontrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Maho to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
9h 29mRs 3,155–6,956Drive 329.9 km
- Drive from Passikudah Bay to Jaffnacar 329.9 km
5h 46mRs 14,506–20,953Taxi
- Take the taxi from Passikudah Bay to Jaffnataxi 329.9 km
5h 46mRs 18,000–22,000Bus via Vavuniya
- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus
- Take the bus from Vavuniya to Jaffnabus
10h 41mRs 3,665–4,033
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Passikudah Bay to Jaffna is to train which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 9h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Passikudah Bay to Jaffna is to drive which takes 5h 46m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000.
No, there is no direct bus from Passikudah Bay to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Kachcheri via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Passikudah Bay to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Valaichchenai and arriving at Jaffna via Maho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
The distance between Passikudah Bay and Jaffna is 383 km. The road distance is 329.9 km.
The best way to get from Passikudah Bay to Jaffna without a car is to bus which takes 7h 7m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Passikudah Bay to Jaffna, including transfers.
Passikudah Bay to Jaffna bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Passikudah Bay to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Passikudah Bay to Jaffna is to bus which takes 7h 7m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 9h 29m.
What companies run services between Passikudah Bay, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Passikudah Bay to Kachcheri via Oddaimavadi, Dambulla, and Dambulla in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Passikudah Bay to Jaffna via Valaichchenai and Maho in around 9h 29m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Valaichchenai to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
Train from Maho to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kachcheri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Dambulla to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 370–410
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 370–410
- Semi Lux
- Rs 440–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 800–1,100
Bus from Vavuniya to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 470–520
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 470–520
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–800
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–22,000
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Booking & Getting There
Passikudah Bay to Jaffna bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Passikudah Bay to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Passikudah Bay to Jaffna is 330 km. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Passikudah Bay to Jaffna.
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