There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna to Kaluwanchikudy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kachcheri to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kaluwanchikudybus Wellawatta
8h 5mBus via Jaffna
cheapest- Take the bus from Jaffna to Dambullabus Jaffna
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kaluwanchikudybus Wellawatta
11h 2mRs 2,720–4,024Train
- Take the train from Jaffna to Mahotrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Batticaloatrain Colombo
11h 42mRs 4,966–8,755Drive 390.7 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Kaluwanchikudycar 390.7 km
6h 56mRs 17,660–25,509Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Kaluwanchikudytaxi 390.7 km
6h 56mRs 19,000–24,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Kaluwanchikudy is to bus via Jaffna which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 4100 and takes 11h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Kaluwanchikudy is to drive which takes 6h 56m and costs Rs. 17000 - Rs. 26000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Kaluwanchikudy. However, there are services departing from Kachcheri and arriving at Kaluwanchikudy via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Kaluwanchikudy. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Batticaloa via Maho Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.
The distance between Jaffna and Kaluwanchikudy is 437 km. The road distance is 390.7 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Kaluwanchikudy without a car is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Jaffna to Kaluwanchikudy, including transfers.
Jaffna to Kaluwanchikudy bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kachcheri station.
Jaffna to Kaluwanchikudy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Kaluwanchikudy is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 9000 and takes 11h 42m.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Kaluwanchikudy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kachcheri to Kaluwanchikudy via Dambulla and Dambulla in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jaffna to Kaluwanchikudy via Maho Junction, Batticaloa, and Batticaloa in around 11h 42m.
- 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/
Bus from Jaffna to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kaluwanchikudy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,900–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Kaluwanchikudy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,900–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Jaffna to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,325
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 800–900
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,400
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,900–2,400
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–24,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Jaffna to Kaluwanchikudy bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Dambulla station.
Jaffna to Kaluwanchikudy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Kaluwanchikudy is 391 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Jaffna to Kaluwanchikudy.
There are 18+ hotels available in Kaluwanchikudy.