There are 4 ways to get from Jaffna to Chavakachcheri by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Jaffna to Chavakacheritrain Kankesanthurai / ...
12 minRs 1,100–2,900Drive 18.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Jaffna to Chavakachchericar 18.4 km
20 minRs 836–1,208Bus
- Take the bus from Kachcheri to Chavakachcheribus
15 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Chavakachcheritaxi 18.4 km
20 minRs 1,000–1,300
Jaffna to Chavakachcheri by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Chavakachcheri is to drive which costs Rs. 800 - Rs. 1300 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Chavakachcheri is to train which takes 12 min and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kachcheri and arriving at Chavakachcheri. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jaffna and arriving at Chavakacheri. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.
The distance between Jaffna and Chavakachcheri is 16 km. The road distance is 18.4 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Chavakachcheri without a car is to train which takes 12 min and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2900.
The train from Jaffna to Chavakacheri takes 12 min including transfers and departs three times a day.
Jaffna to Chavakachcheri bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kachcheri station.
Jaffna to Chavakachcheri train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Chavakachcheri is to train which takes 12 min and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15 min.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Chavakachcheri, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Jaffna to Chavakacheri 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,100–2,900 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, NCG Express operates a bus from Kachcheri to Chavakachcheri 3 times a day, and the journey takes 15 min.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Jaffna to Chavakacheri
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 Kachcheri to Chavakachcheri
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,000–1,300
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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More Questions & Answers
Jaffna to Chavakachcheri bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Chavakachcheri station.
Jaffna to Chavakachcheri train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Chavakacheri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Chavakachcheri is 18 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Jaffna to Chavakachcheri.
There are 238+ hotels available in Chavakachcheri.