There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna to Passikudah Bay 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 54mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Jaffna to Mahotrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the train from Maho Junction to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
9h 27mRs 3,216–6,955Drive 329.3 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Passikudah Baycar 329.3 km
5h 51mRs 14,703–21,238Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Passikudah Baytaxi 329.3 km
5h 51mRs 18,000–22,000Bus via Vavuniya
- Take the bus from Jaffna to Vavuniyabus
- Take the bus from Vavuniya to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Oddaimavadibus
10h 51mRs 3,667–4,079
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Passikudah Bay is to train which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 7000 and takes 9h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Passikudah Bay is to drive which takes 5h 51m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 22000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Passikudah Bay. However, there are services departing from Kachcheri and arriving at Oddaimavadi via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Passikudah Bay. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Valaichchenai via Maho Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
The distance between Jaffna and Passikudah Bay is 384 km. The road distance is 329.3 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Passikudah Bay without a car is to bus which takes 6h 54m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Jaffna to Passikudah Bay, including transfers.
Jaffna to Passikudah Bay bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kachcheri station.
Jaffna to Passikudah Bay train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Passikudah Bay is to bus which takes 6h 54m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 7000 and takes 9h 27m.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Passikudah Bay, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kachcheri to Passikudah Bay via Dambulla, Dambulla, and Oddaimavadi in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jaffna to Passikudah Bay via Maho Junction and Valaichchenai in around 9h 27m.
- 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Oddaimavadi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Oddaimavadi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Jaffna to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 470–520
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- 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
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 370–410
- Semi Lux
- Rs 440–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 800–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- 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 Passikudah Bay bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Dambulla station.
Jaffna to Passikudah Bay train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Passikudah Bay is 329 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Jaffna to Passikudah Bay.
There are 110+ hotels available in Passikudah Bay.