There are 6 ways to get from Kaluwanchikudy to Jaffna by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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 Kaluwanchikudy to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus
8h 13mBus via Jaffna
cheapest- Take the bus from Kaluwanchikudy to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Jaffnabus Colombo
10h 48mRs 2,806–4,074Train
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Maho Junctiontrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Maho to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
11h 42mRs 4,909–8,771Drive 389.7 km
- Drive from Kaluwanchikudy to Jaffnacar 389.7 km
6h 57mRs 17,603–25,427Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kaluwanchikudy to Jaffnataxi 389.7 km
6h 57mRs 19,000–23,000Fly, bus
- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane BTC - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus
8h 1m
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kaluwanchikudy to Jaffna is to bus via Jaffna which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 4100 and takes 10h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Kaluwanchikudy to Jaffna is to drive which takes 6h 57m and costs Rs. 17000 - Rs. 26000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kaluwanchikudy to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Kaluwanchikudy and arriving at Kachcheri via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Kaluwanchikudy to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Jaffna via Maho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.
The distance between Kaluwanchikudy and Jaffna is 438 km. The road distance is 389.7 km.
The best way to get from Kaluwanchikudy to Jaffna without a car is to bus which takes 8h 13m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Kaluwanchikudy to Jaffna, including transfers.
Kaluwanchikudy to Jaffna bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Kaluwanchikudy station.
Kaluwanchikudy to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Kaluwanchikudy to Jaffna is to bus which takes 8h 13m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 9000 and takes 11h 42m.
What companies run services between Kaluwanchikudy, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kaluwanchikudy to Kachcheri via Dambulla and Dambulla in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kaluwanchikudy to Jaffna via Batticaloa, Batticaloa, and Maho in around 11h 42m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Batticaloa to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
Train from Maho to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Kaluwanchikudy to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,000–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Kaluwanchikudy to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,000–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kachcheri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Kachcheri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,326
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 800–900
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,400
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,900–2,400
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–23,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Slovenia: Getting from Ljubljana to Lake Bled, Why you should take the train in the US, and Italian Lakes: Getting around by train - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Kaluwanchikudy to Jaffna bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Kaluwanchikudy to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kaluwanchikudy to Jaffna is 390 km. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Kaluwanchikudy to Jaffna.
There are 229+ hotels available in Jaffna.