There are 6 ways to get from Chenkalady to Jaffna by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Eravur to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus
7h 22mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Eravur Station to Maho Junctiontrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Maho to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
9h 40mRs 2,646–6,277Drive 348.6 km
- Drive from Chenkalady to Jaffnacar 348.6 km
6h 14mRs 15,833–22,869Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chenkalady to Jaffnataxi 348.6 km
6h 14mRs 17,000–21,000Fly, bus
- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane BTC - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus
7h 49mBus via Vavuniya
- Take the bus from Eravur to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus
- Take the bus from Vavuniya to Jaffnabus
10h 58mRs 3,290–3,552
Chenkalady to Jaffna by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chenkalady to Jaffna is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Chenkalady to Jaffna is to drive which takes 6h 14m and costs Rs. 15000 - Rs. 23000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chenkalady to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Eravur and arriving at Kachcheri via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Chenkalady station to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Eravur Station and arriving at Jaffna via Maho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
The distance between Chenkalady and Jaffna is 397 km. The road distance is 348.6 km.
The best way to get from Chenkalady to Jaffna without a car is to bus which takes 7h 22m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Chenkalady to Jaffna, including transfers.
Chenkalady to Jaffna bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Eravur station.
Chenkalady to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Eravur Station.
The best way to get from Chenkalady to Jaffna is to bus which takes 7h 22m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 9h 40m.
What companies run services between Chenkalady, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Eravur to Kachcheri via Dambulla and Dambulla in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Eravur Station to Jaffna via Maho in around 9h 40m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Eravur Station to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Maho to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Eravur to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Eravur to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kachcheri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Dambulla to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 370–410
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 370–410
- Semi Lux
- Rs 440–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 800–1,100
Bus from Vavuniya to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 470–520
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 470–520
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–800
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–21,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Chenkalady to Jaffna bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Chenkalady to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chenkalady to Jaffna is 349 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Chenkalady to Jaffna.
There are 227+ hotels available in Jaffna.