How to get from Jaffna to Battaramulla
3 ways, 308 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Friday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Flybest | 4h 21m | Rs15,870–24,610 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 9h 8m | Rs3,750–5,000 estimated |
| Taxi | 9h 8m | Rs25,000–37,500 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Jaffna to Battaramulla?
- The fastest way is by plane: about 4h 21m door to door, including the ride to the airport and check-in. The straight-line distance is 308 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Jaffna to Battaramulla?
- Drive is the cheapest, from Rs3,750. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How long is the flight from Jaffna to Battaramulla?
- About 1h 6m in the air (JAF → RML), about 4h 21m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run Rs15,870–24,610; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Battaramulla from Jaffna by road?
- About 397 km, roughly 9h 8m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around Rs3,750–5,000; tolls and parking are extra.