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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Jaffna to Kalmunai

Composite routes from Jaffna to Kalmunai

Cheapest
7 h 11 min
Car
405 km.
from $22
Other
8 h 4 min
320 km.
Select a ticket
9 h 53 min
Train
321 km.
from $14.93
10 h 41 min
320 km.
from $18.43
11 h 58 min
320 km.
from $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
Train from Jaffna to Anuradhapura
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.27–$3.94

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 Maruthamunai
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.26–$9.53

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Anuradhapura to Dambulla
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$0.64–$1.21
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 to Kalmunai?

The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Kalmunai is to train and bus which costs $8.70 - $13.04 and takes 9h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Kalmunai is to drive which takes 7h 19m and costs $53.26 - $81.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Jaffna and Kalmunai?

No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Kalmunai. However, there are services departing from Kachcheri and arriving at Maruthamunai via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

How far is it from Jaffna to Kalmunai?

The distance between Jaffna and Kalmunai is 447 km. The road distance is 406.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Jaffna to Kalmunai without a car is to bus which takes 8h 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Jaffna to Kalmunai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jaffna to Kalmunai bus from?

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

Train or bus from Jaffna to Kalmunai?

The best way to get from Jaffna to Kalmunai is to bus which takes 8h 4m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $9.24 - $18.48 and takes 10h 41m.

Where does the Jaffna to Kalmunai bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Jaffna to Kalmunai?

Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Kalmunai is 407 km. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Jaffna to Kalmunai.

Where can I stay near Kalmunai?

There are 13+ hotels available in Kalmunai. Prices start at $6.87 per night.
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