There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna to Kattankudy 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 Kattankudibus Wellawatta
7h 37mBus via Jaffna
cheapest- Take the bus from Jaffna to Dambullabus Jaffna
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kattankudibus Wellawatta
10h 34mRs 3,220–4,024Train
- Take the train from Jaffna to Mahotrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Batticaloatrain Colombo
11h 14mRs 4,866–8,755Drive 370.1 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Kattankudycar 370.1 km
6h 36mRs 16,812–24,284Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Kattankudytaxi 370.1 km
6h 36mRs 18,000–22,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Kattankudy is to bus via Jaffna which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4100 and takes 10h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Kattankudy is to drive which takes 6h 36m and costs Rs. 16000 - Rs. 25000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Kattankudy. However, there are services departing from Kachcheri and arriving at Kattankudi via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Kattankudy. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Batticaloa via Maho Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.
The distance between Jaffna and Kattankudy is 416 km. The road distance is 370.1 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Kattankudy without a car is to bus which takes 7h 37m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Jaffna to Kattankudy, including transfers.
Jaffna to Kattankudy bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kachcheri station.
Jaffna to Kattankudy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Kattankudy is to bus which takes 7h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 9000 and takes 11h 14m.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Kattankudy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kachcheri to Kattankudi via Dambulla and Dambulla in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jaffna to Kattankudi via Maho Junction, Batticaloa, and Batticaloa in around 11h 14m.
- 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 Kattankudi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Kattankudi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- 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 36m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–22,000
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 Kattankudy bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Dambulla station.
Jaffna to Kattankudy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Kattankudy is 370 km. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Jaffna to Kattankudy.
There are 55+ hotels available in Kattankudy.














