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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Jaffna to Batticaloa

Composite routes from Jaffna to Batticaloa

Cheapest
6 h 28 min
Car
361 km.
from $19
Other
7 h 17 min
284 km.
Select a ticket
9 h 54 min
284 km.
from $6.74
11 h 11 min
284 km.
from $11.11

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Train operators
Found: 1
Sri Lanka Railways
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Sri Lanka Railways
Website
4h 22m
3 times a day
$1.65–$5.34
+94 11 4 600 111
+94 11 4 600 111
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Bus operators
Found: 3
NCG Express
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Superline Travels
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National Transport Commission
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NCG Express
Website
3h 18m
Once daily
+94 76 714 8292
+94 76 714 8292
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Superline Travels
Website
2h 53m
Once daily
$8.77–$9.27
+94 777 382 186
+94 777 382 186
[email protected]
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National Transport Commission
Website
3h 15m
Every 4 hours
$1.40–$2.54
0112587372
0112587372
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Batticaloa is to train which costs $2.61 - $8.70 and takes 9h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 6h 33m and costs $47.83 - $70.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Jaffna and Batticaloa?

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 17m.

Is there a direct train between Jaffna and Batticaloa?

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.

How far is it from Jaffna to Batticaloa?

The distance between Jaffna and Batticaloa is 410 km. The road distance is 365.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Jaffna to Batticaloa without a car is to bus which takes 7h 17m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Jaffna to Batticaloa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jaffna to Batticaloa bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Jaffna to Batticaloa train from?

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

Train or bus from Jaffna to Batticaloa?

The best way to get from Jaffna to Batticaloa is to bus which takes 7h 17m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2.61 - $8.70 and takes 9h 54m.

Where does the Jaffna to Batticaloa bus arrive?

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

Where does the Jaffna to Batticaloa train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Jaffna to Batticaloa?

Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Batticaloa is 365 km. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Jaffna to Batticaloa.

Where can I stay near Batticaloa?

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