There are 4 ways to get from Kandy 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
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus Colombo
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Jaffnabus
9hRs 2,975–3,099Drive 317.4 km
- Drive from Kandy to Jaffnacar 317.4 km
5h 34mRs 14,283–20,631Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Jaffnataxi 317.4 km
5h 34mRs 22,000–27,000
Kandy to Jaffna by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Jaffna is to bus which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3100 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Jaffna is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Jaffna via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy 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 and Jaffna is 370 km. The road distance is 317.4 km.
The best way to get from Kandy 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 to Jaffna, including transfers.
Kandy to Jaffna bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Kandy to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Jaffna is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3100 and takes 9h.
What companies run services between Kandy, 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 Good Shed Bus Station to Jaffna via Nittambuwa in around 9h.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Polgahawela Junction to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwa
- 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
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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Booking & Getting There
Kandy to Jaffna bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Kandy to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Jaffna is 317 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Kandy to Jaffna.
There are 221+ hotels available in Jaffna.