There are 4 ways to get from Chavakachcheri to Jaffna by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Chavakacheri to Jaffnatrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
18 minRs 1,100–2,900Drive 19.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Chavakachcheri to Jaffnacar 19.2 km
21 minRs 862–1,245Bus
- Take the bus from Chavakachcheri to Jaffnabus
21 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Chavakachcheri to Jaffnataxi 19.2 km
21 minRs 1,100–1,400
Chavakachcheri to Jaffna by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chavakachcheri to Jaffna is to drive which costs Rs. 850 - Rs. 1300 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Chavakachcheri to Jaffna is to train which takes 18 min and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chavakachcheri and arriving at Jaffna. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chavakacheri and arriving at Jaffna. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.
The distance between Chavakachcheri and Jaffna is 16 km. The road distance is 19.2 km.
The best way to get from Chavakachcheri to Jaffna without a car is to train which takes 18 min and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2900.
The train from Chavakacheri to Jaffna takes 18 min including transfers and departs once daily.
Chavakachcheri to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Chavakachcheri station.
Chavakachcheri to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Chavakacheri station.
The best way to get from Chavakachcheri to Jaffna is to train which takes 18 min and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 21 min.
What companies run services between Chavakachcheri, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Chavakacheri to Jaffna once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,100–2,900 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Chavakachcheri to Jaffna 3 times a day, and the journey takes 21 min.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Chavakacheri to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Chavakachcheri to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–1,400
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Chavakachcheri to Jaffna bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Jaffna station.
Chavakachcheri to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Jaffna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chavakachcheri to Jaffna is 19 km. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Chavakachcheri to Jaffna.
There are 226+ hotels available in Jaffna.