There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna to Pasikuda 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 Oddaimavadibus Wellawatta
6h 56mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Jaffna to Mahotrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
9h 26mRs 3,116–6,805Drive 338.3 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Pasikudacar 338.3 km
6h 3mRs 15,374–22,207Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Pasikudataxi 338.3 km
6h 3mRs 16,000–20,000Bus via Vavuniya
- Take the bus from Jaffna to Vavuniyabus
- Take the bus from Vavuniya to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Oddaimavadibus
10h 52mRs 3,717–4,129
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Pasikuda is to train which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 9h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Pasikuda is to drive which takes 6h 3m and costs Rs. 15000 - Rs. 23000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Pasikuda. However, there are services departing from Kachcheri and arriving at Oddaimavadi via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Pasikuda. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Valaichchenai via Maho Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.
The distance between Jaffna and Pasikuda is 385 km. The road distance is 338.3 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Pasikuda without a car is to bus which takes 6h 56m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Jaffna to Pasikuda, including transfers.
Jaffna to Pasikuda bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kachcheri station.
Jaffna to Pasikuda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Pasikuda is to bus which takes 6h 56m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 9h 26m.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Pasikuda, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kachcheri to Pasikuda via Dambulla, Dambulla, and Oddaimavadi in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jaffna to Pasikuda via Maho Junction and Valaichchenai in around 9h 26m.
- 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 Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- 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/
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Oddaimavadi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Oddaimavadi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Jaffna to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 470–520
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- 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
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 370–410
- Semi Lux
- Rs 440–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 800–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–20,000
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 Pasikuda bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Dambulla station.
Jaffna to Pasikuda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Pasikuda is 338 km. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Jaffna to Pasikuda.
There are 111+ hotels available in Pasikuda.