There are 6 ways to get from Valaichchenai 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 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 17mRs 2,631–6,254Drive 333.9 km
- Drive from Valaichchenai to Jaffnacar 333.9 km
5h 57mRs 15,170–21,913Taxi
- Take the taxi from Valaichchenai to Jaffnataxi 333.9 km
5h 57mRs 16,000–20,000Fly, bus
- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane BTC - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheribus
9h 12mBus via Vavuniya
- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Vavuniyabus
- Take the bus from Vavuniya to Jaffnabus
10h 34mRs 3,268–3,529
Valaichchenai to Jaffna by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valaichchenai to Jaffna is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 9h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Valaichchenai to Jaffna is to drive which takes 5h 57m and costs Rs. 15000 - Rs. 22000.
No, there is no direct bus from Valaichchenai 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 Valaichchenai to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Valaichchenai and arriving at Jaffna via Maho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
The distance between Valaichchenai and Jaffna is 378 km. The road distance is 333.9 km.
The best way to get from Valaichchenai to Jaffna without a car is to bus which takes 6h 58m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Valaichchenai to Jaffna, including transfers.
Valaichchenai to Jaffna bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Valaichchenai to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Valaichchenai to Jaffna is to bus which takes 6h 58m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 9h 17m.
What companies run services between Valaichchenai, 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 train from Valaichchenai to Jaffna via Maho in around 9h 17m.
- 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 Valaichchenai to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- 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 Oddaimavadi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- 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/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
Bus from Vavuniya to Jaffna
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–20,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Valaichchenai to Jaffna bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Valaichchenai to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maho Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valaichchenai to Jaffna is 334 km. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Valaichchenai to Jaffna.
There are 232+ hotels available in Jaffna.