There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna to Batticaloa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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 Batticaloabus Wellawatta
7h 28mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Jaffna to Mahotrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Batticaloatrain Colombo
9h 54mRs 2,666–6,255Drive 365.3 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Batticaloacar 365.3 km
6h 24mRs 16,067–23,208Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Batticaloataxi 365.3 km
6h 24mRs 20,000–24,000Bus via Vavuniya
- Take the bus from Jaffna to Vavuniyabus
- Take the bus from Vavuniya to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Batticaloabus
11h 23mRs 3,247–3,629
Jaffna to Batticaloa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Batticaloa is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 9h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Batticaloa is to drive which takes 6h 24m and costs Rs. 16000 - Rs. 24000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Kachcheri and arriving at Batticaloa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Batticaloa. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Batticaloa via Maho Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
The distance between Jaffna and Batticaloa is 409 km. The road distance is 365.3 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Batticaloa without a car is to bus which takes 7h 28m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Jaffna to Batticaloa, including transfers.
Jaffna to Batticaloa bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kachcheri station.
Jaffna to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Batticaloa is to bus which takes 7h 28m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 9h 54m.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Batticaloa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kachcheri to Batticaloa via Dambulla and Dambulla in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jaffna to Batticaloa via Maho Junction in around 9h 54m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Jaffna to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Jaffna to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 470–520
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 470–520
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–800
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,400
Bus from Vavuniya to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 370–410
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 370–410
- Semi Lux
- Rs 440–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 800–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–24,000
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
Jaffna to Batticaloa bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Dambulla station.
Jaffna to Batticaloa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Batticaloa is 365 km. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Jaffna to Batticaloa.
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