There are 6 ways to get from Battaramulla to Jaffna by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus via Technical Junction
best- Take the bus from Technical Junction to Jaffnabus
7h 40mRs 3,477–3,728Train
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
8h 8mRs 2,077–4,428Drive 396.4 km
- Drive from Battaramulla to Jaffnacar 396.4 km
6h 41mRs 18,060–26,086Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus
5h 58mBus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus Colombo
11h 36mRs 2,077–2,728Fly to Jaffna
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
5h 12mRs 101,330–183,526
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Battaramulla to Jaffna is to bus which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 2800 and takes 11h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Battaramulla to Jaffna is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 190000.
No, there is no direct bus from Battaramulla to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Kotikawatta and arriving at Jaffna via Technical Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Battaramulla to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Jaffna via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
The distance between Battaramulla and Jaffna is 422 km. The road distance is 396.4 km.
The best way to get from Battaramulla to Jaffna without a car is to bus via Technical Junction which takes 7h 40m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 3800.
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Battaramulla to Jaffna, including transfers.
Battaramulla to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Technical Junction station.
Battaramulla to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Battaramulla to Jaffna is to bus via Technical Junction which takes 7h 40m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 3800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4500 and takes 8h 8m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 190000 and takes 5h 12m.
What companies run services between Battaramulla, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Technical Junction to Jaffna twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,700 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Jaffna 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,400 and the journey takes 6h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–160,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–160,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Bengaluru, Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–160,000
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,400
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,500–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–3,400
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Technical Junction to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Kachcheri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–1,650
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 1,300–1,500
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 3,100–3,900
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More Questions & Answers
Battaramulla to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Jaffna station.
Battaramulla to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Jaffna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Battaramulla to Jaffna is 396 km. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Battaramulla to Jaffna.
There are 230+ hotels available in Jaffna.