There are 4 ways to get from Jaffna to Akkaraipattu by bus, train, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kachcheri to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kalmunaibus Wellawatta
8h 50mTrain, taxi
cheapest- Take the train from Jaffna to Mahotrain
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Batticaloatrain
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Akkaraipattutaxi
10h 59mRs 5,966–10,155Drive 427.2 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Akkaraipattucar 427.2 km
7h 34mRs 19,267–27,829Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Akkaraipattutaxi 427.2 km
7h 34mRs 21,000–26,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Akkaraipattu is to train and taxi which costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 11000 and takes 10h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Akkaraipattu is to drive which takes 7h 34m and costs Rs. 19000 - Rs. 28000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Akkaraipattu. However, there are services departing from Kachcheri and arriving at Kalmunai via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
The distance between Jaffna and Akkaraipattu is 473 km. The road distance is 427.2 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Akkaraipattu without a car is to bus which takes 8h 50m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Jaffna to Akkaraipattu, including transfers.
Jaffna to Akkaraipattu bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kachcheri station.
Jaffna to Akkaraipattu bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Dambulla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Akkaraipattu is 427 km. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Jaffna to Akkaraipattu.
There are 20+ hotels available in Akkaraipattu.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Akkaraipattu, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kachcheri to Akkaraipattu via Dambulla, Dambulla, and Kalmunai in around 8h 50m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Jaffna to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
Train from Maho Junction to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kachcheri to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kalmunai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,300–26,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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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