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How to get fromJaffna to Pasikudahby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna to Pasikudah by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kachcheri to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Oddaimavadibus bus Wellawatta
    6h 57m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Jaffna to Mahotrain train Kankesanthurai / ...
    2. Take the train from Maho Junction to Valaichchenaitrain train Colombo
    9h 27m
    Rs 3,136–6,855

  3. Drive  339.4 km

    1. Drive from Jaffna to Pasikudahcar car 339.4 km
    6h 4m
    Rs 15,271–22,058

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jaffna to Pasikudahtaxi taxi 339.4 km
    6h 4m
    Rs 18,000–23,000

  5. Bus via Vavuniya

    1. Take the bus from Jaffna to Vavuniyabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Oddaimavadibus bus
    10h 53m
    Rs 3,747–4,129

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  • Distance: 385.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Pasikudah, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Kachcheri to Pasikudah via Dambulla, Dambulla, and Oddaimavadi in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jaffna to Pasikudah via Maho Junction and Valaichchenai in around 9h 27m.

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