There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna to Valaichchenai 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 15mRs 2,666–6,255Drive 334.9 km
- Drive from Jaffna to Valaichchenaicar 334.9 km
5h 56mRs 15,214–21,976Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna to Valaichchenaitaxi 334.9 km
5h 56mRs 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 42mRs 3,247–3,529
Jaffna to Valaichchenai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna to Valaichchenai is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 9h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna to Valaichchenai is to drive which takes 5h 56m and costs Rs. 15000 - Rs. 22000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna to Valaichchenai. 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 Valaichchenai. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Valaichchenai via Maho Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
The distance between Jaffna and Valaichchenai is 378 km. The road distance is 334.9 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Valaichchenai without a car is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Jaffna to Valaichchenai, including transfers.
Jaffna to Valaichchenai bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kachcheri station.
Jaffna to Valaichchenai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna to Valaichchenai is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 9h 15m.
What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Valaichchenai, 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 Valaichchenai via Maho Junction in around 9h 15m.
- 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
- 5h 56m
- 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 Valaichchenai bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Dambulla station.
Jaffna to Valaichchenai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna to Valaichchenai is 335 km. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Jaffna to Valaichchenai.
There are 111+ hotels available in Valaichchenai.