There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna District (Region) to Kandy by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chunnakam to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
7h 57mRs 2,933–6,712Train via Chavakachcheri
cheapest- Take the train from Chavakacheri to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
10h 21mRs 2,579–6,120Bus
- Take the bus from Nilavarai to Kilinochchibus
- Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus
10h 1mDrive 317.3 km
- Drive from Jaffna District (Region) to Kandycar 317.3 km
5h 34mRs 14,305–20,662Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna District (Region) to Kandytaxi 317.3 km
5h 34mRs 22,000–27,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna District (Region) to Kandy is to train via Chavakachcheri which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 10h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna District (Region) to Kandy is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna District (Region) to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Nilavarai and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Kilinochchi and Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna District (Region) to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Chunnakam and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
The distance between Jaffna District (Region) and Kandy is 385 km. The road distance is 317.3 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna District (Region) to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Jaffna District (Region) to Kandy, including transfers.
Jaffna District (Region) to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Nilavarai station.
Jaffna District (Region) to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Chunnakam station.
The best way to get from Jaffna District (Region) to Kandy is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 1m.
What companies run services between Jaffna District (Region), Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Jaffna District (Region) to Kandy via Chunnakam and Polgahawela in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nilavarai to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Kilinochchi and Nittambuwa in around 10h 1m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Chunnakam to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Polgahawela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Chavakacheri to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Polgahawela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Nilavarai to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Kilinochchi to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,400
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,300–2,400
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 270–300
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 270–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 310–430
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–27,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Jaffna District (Region) to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kilinochchi station.
Jaffna District (Region) to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna District (Region) to Kandy is 317 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Jaffna District (Region) to Kandy.
There are 1509+ hotels available in Kandy.