There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna to Oddaimavadi 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 Oddaimavadibus Wellawatta
6h 45mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Jaffna to Mahotrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
9h 19mRs 3,006–6,665Drive 332.5 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Oddaimavadicar 332.5 km
5h 53mRs 14,946–21,589Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Oddaimavaditaxi 332.5 km
5h 53mRs 18,000–22,000Bus via Jaffna
- Take the bus from Jaffna to Dambullabus Jaffna
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Oddaimavadibus Wellawatta
9h 42mRs 3,220–3,924
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Oddaimavadi is to train which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 9h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Oddaimavadi is to drive which takes 5h 53m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 22000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Oddaimavadi. However, there are services departing from Kachcheri and arriving at Oddaimavadi via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Oddaimavadi. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Valaichchenai via Maho Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
The distance between Jaffna and Oddaimavadi is 378 km. The road distance is 332.5 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Oddaimavadi without a car is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Jaffna to Oddaimavadi, including transfers.
Jaffna to Oddaimavadi bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kachcheri station.
Jaffna to Oddaimavadi train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Oddaimavadi is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 9h 19m.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Oddaimavadi, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kachcheri to Oddaimavadi via Dambulla and Dambulla in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jaffna to Oddaimavadi via Maho Junction and Valaichchenai in around 9h 19m.
- 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 Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- 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
Bus from Jaffna to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Jaffna to Oddaimavadi bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Dambulla station.
Jaffna to Oddaimavadi train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Oddaimavadi is 333 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Jaffna to Oddaimavadi.
There are 52+ hotels available in Oddaimavadi.