There are 5 ways to get from Oddaimavadi to Jaffna by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus
6h 58mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Maho Junctiontrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Maho to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
9h 21mRs 2,941–6,703Drive 331.5 km
- Drive from Oddaimavadi to Jaffnacar 331.5 km
5h 49mRs 14,192–20,499Taxi
- Take the taxi from Oddaimavadi to Jaffnataxi 331.5 km
5h 49mRs 18,000–22,000Bus via Jaffna
- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Jaffnabus Colombo
9h 33mRs 3,228–3,999
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oddaimavadi to Jaffna is to train which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 9h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Oddaimavadi to Jaffna is to drive which takes 5h 49m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000.
No, there is no direct bus from Oddaimavadi to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Kachcheri via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Oddaimavadi to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Valaichchenai and arriving at Jaffna via Maho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
The distance between Oddaimavadi and Jaffna is 378 km. The road distance is 331.5 km.
The best way to get from Oddaimavadi to Jaffna without a car is to bus which takes 6h 58m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Oddaimavadi to Jaffna, including transfers.
Oddaimavadi to Jaffna bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Oddaimavadi to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Oddaimavadi to Jaffna is to bus which takes 6h 58m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 9h 21m.
What companies run services between Oddaimavadi, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Oddaimavadi to Kachcheri via Dambulla and Dambulla in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Oddaimavadi to Jaffna via Valaichchenai and Maho in around 9h 21m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Valaichchenai to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
Train from Maho to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kachcheri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Dambulla to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Dambulla to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,326
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 800–900
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,400
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,900–2,400
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–22,000
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Booking & Getting There
Oddaimavadi to Jaffna bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Oddaimavadi to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oddaimavadi to Jaffna is 331 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Oddaimavadi to Jaffna.
There are 195+ hotels available in Jaffna.