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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Jaffna to Batticaloa Station

Composite routes from Jaffna to Batticaloa Station

Cheapest
6 h 27 min
Car
363 km.
from $19
Other
8 h
284 km.
Select a ticket
10 h 10 min
284 km.
from $6.74
11 h 23 min
284 km.
from $11.11

Transport providers

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Jaffna to Maho
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.65–$5.34
Train from Maho Junction to Batticaloa
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.40–$4.32

Bus operators

NCG Express

Phone:
+94 76 714 8292
Email:
Website:
ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Kachcheri to Dambulla
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily

Superline Travels

Phone:
+94 777 382 186
Email:
Website:
superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Batticaloa
Ave. Duration:
2h 53m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.77–$9.27

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Jaffna to Vavuniya
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$1.40–$2.54
Bus from Vavuniya to Dambulla
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.08–$1.91

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Jaffna (Station) to Batticaloa Station?

The cheapest way to get from Jaffna (Station) to Batticaloa Station is to train which costs $2.61 - $8.70 and takes 10h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Jaffna (Station) to Batticaloa Station?

The fastest way to get from Jaffna (Station) to Batticaloa Station is to drive which takes 6h 30m and costs $47.83 - $70.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Jaffna (Station) and Batticaloa Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna (Station) to Batticaloa Station. However, there are services departing from Kachcheri and arriving at Batticaloa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Jaffna (Station) and Batticaloa Station?

No, there is no direct train from Jaffna (Station) to Batticaloa Station. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Batticaloa via Maho Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.

How far is it from Jaffna (Station) to Batticaloa Station?

The distance between Jaffna (Station) and Batticaloa Station is 413 km. The road distance is 363.8 km.

How do I travel from Jaffna (Station) to Batticaloa Station without a car?

The best way to get from Jaffna (Station) to Batticaloa Station without a car is to bus which takes 8h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Jaffna (Station) to Batticaloa Station?

It takes approximately 8h to get from Jaffna (Station) to Batticaloa Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jaffna (Station) to Batticaloa Station bus from?

Jaffna (Station) to Batticaloa Station bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kachcheri station.

Where do I catch the Jaffna (Station) to Batticaloa Station train from?

Jaffna (Station) to Batticaloa Station train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.

Train, bus or fly from Jaffna (Station) to Batticaloa Station?

The best way to get from Jaffna (Station) to Batticaloa Station is to bus which takes 8h and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2.61 - $8.70 and takes 10h 10m. There are no good options to fly between Jaffna (Station) to Batticaloa Station.

Where does the Jaffna (Station) to Batticaloa Station bus arrive?

Jaffna (Station) to Batticaloa Station bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Dambulla station.

Where does the Jaffna (Station) to Batticaloa Station train arrive?

Jaffna (Station) to Batticaloa Station train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho station.

Can I drive from Jaffna (Station) to Batticaloa Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna (Station) to Batticaloa Station is 364 km. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Jaffna (Station) to Batticaloa Station.

Where can I stay near Batticaloa Station?

There are 46+ hotels available in Batticaloa Station. Prices start at $7.86 per night.
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