There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna (Station) to Kandy by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
7h 44mRs 2,579–6,141Bus via Colombo
cheapest- Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Jaffna
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
13h 27mRs 1,693–2,090Bus
- Take the bus from Kachcheri to Kurunegalabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
8h 1mRs 4,907–5,216Drive 316.3 km
- Drive from Jaffna (Station) to Kandycar 316.3 km
5h 33mRs 14,412–20,817Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna (Station) to Kandytaxi 316.3 km
5h 33mRs 15,000–19,000
Jaffna (Station) to Kandy by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna (Station) to Kandy is to bus via Colombo which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2100 and takes 13h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna (Station) to Kandy is to drive which takes 5h 33m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna (Station) to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Kachcheri and arriving at Kandy via Kurunegala and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna (Station) to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
The distance between Jaffna (Station) and Kandy is 371 km. The road distance is 316.3 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna (Station) to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Jaffna (Station) to Kandy, including transfers.
Jaffna (Station) to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kachcheri station.
Jaffna (Station) to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna (Station) to Kandy is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 5300 and takes 8h 1m.
What companies run services between Jaffna (Station), Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Jaffna (Station) to Kandy via Jaffna and Polgahawela in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jaffna (Station) to Kandy via Kachcheri, Kurunegala, and Ambepussa in around 8h 1m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 Kachcheri to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,350–2,500
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,350–2,500
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
Bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–1,650
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 1,300–1,500
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 3,000–3,900
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–19,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Jaffna (Station) to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Jaffna (Station) to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna (Station) to Kandy is 316 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Jaffna (Station) to Kandy.
There are 1523+ hotels available in Kandy.