There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna (Station) to Kandy by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
7h 43mRs 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
14h 28mRs 1,693–2,090Bus
- Take the bus from Jaffna to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
8h 28mRs 2,970–3,100Drive 316.4 km
- Drive from Jaffna (Station) to Kandycar 316.4 km
5h 33mRs 14,227–20,549Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna (Station) to Kandytaxi 316.4 km
5h 33mRs 22,000–27,000
Jaffna (Station) to Kandy by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna (Station) to Kandy is to bus via Colombo which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2100 and takes 14h 28m.
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 station. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
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 43m.
The distance between Jaffna (Station) and Kandy is 371 km. The road distance is 316.4 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna (Station) to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 7h 43m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Jaffna (Station) to Kandy, including transfers.
Jaffna (Station) to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Jaffna 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 43m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3100 and takes 8h 28m.
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 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jaffna to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Nittambuwa in around 8h 28m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Jaffna to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- 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
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
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- 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
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- 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 (Station) to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Nittambuwa 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 1502+ hotels available in Kandy.