There are 5 ways to get from Kandy Lake to Jaffna by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
7h 45mRs 2,509–6,176Bus via Colombo
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus Colombo
14h 15mRs 1,696–2,131Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
- Take the bus from Warakapola to Jaffnabus
8h 42mRs 5,111–5,530Drive 315.8 km
- Drive from Kandy Lake to Jaffnacar 315.8 km
5h 33mRs 14,352–20,730Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy Lake to Jaffnataxi 315.8 km
5h 33mRs 15,000–19,000
Kandy Lake to Jaffna by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy Lake to Jaffna is to bus via Colombo which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2200 and takes 14h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy Lake to Jaffna is to drive which takes 5h 33m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy Lake to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Jaffna via Ambepussa and Warakapola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy Lake to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Jaffna via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Kandy Lake and Jaffna is 370 km. The road distance is 315.8 km.
The best way to get from Kandy Lake to Jaffna without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Kandy Lake to Jaffna, including transfers.
Kandy Lake to Jaffna bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy Lake to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy Lake to Jaffna is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 5100 - Rs. 5600 and takes 8h 42m.
What companies run services between Kandy Lake, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Jaffna via Polgahawela Junction in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy to Jaffna via Ambepussa and Warakapola in around 8h 42m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 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
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- 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 Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- 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
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffna
- 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 3,100–3,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Warakapola to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–19,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Kandy Lake to Jaffna bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Kandy Lake to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy Lake to Jaffna is 316 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Kandy Lake to Jaffna.
There are 231+ hotels available in Jaffna.