There are 6 ways to get from Battaramulla to Jaffna by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus via Pettah
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Jaffnabus
7h 49mRs 3,477–3,828Train
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
8h 8mRs 2,077–4,428Drive 397 km
- Drive from Battaramulla to Jaffnacar 397 km
6h 40mRs 17,846–25,777Fly to Jaffna
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane CMB - JAF
5h 5mRs 106,380–213,526Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus Colombo
11h 36mRs 2,077–2,728Fly 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 58m
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Battaramulla to Jaffna is to train which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4500 and takes 8h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Battaramulla to Jaffna is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 220000.
No, there is no direct bus from Battaramulla to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Kotikawatta and arriving at Jaffna via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
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 410 km. The road distance is 397 km.
The best way to get from Battaramulla to Jaffna without a car is to bus via Pettah which takes 7h 49m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 3900.
It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Battaramulla to Jaffna, including transfers.
Battaramulla to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah 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 Pettah which takes 7h 49m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 3900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4500 and takes 8h 8m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 220000 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Battaramulla, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Jaffna 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 2,700–2,800 and the journey takes 6h 20m. 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
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 95,000–200,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–190,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Bengaluru, Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–190,000
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Colombo Fort to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,400
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Pettah to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
Bus from Dambulla to Kachcheri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
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
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 1,300–1,500
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 3,100–3,900
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Booking & Getting There
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 397 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Battaramulla to Jaffna.
There are 224+ hotels available in Jaffna.