There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Jaffna District (Region) by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Jaffna
best- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
9h 13mRs 2,509–6,176Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
- Take the bus from Technical Junction to Nilavaraibus
10h 44mRs 3,096–3,131Drive 316.9 km
- Drive from Kandy to Jaffna District (Region)car 316.9 km
5h 39mRs 14,368–20,754Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Jaffna District (Region)taxi 316.9 km
5h 39mRs 15,000–19,000Train
- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Chavakacheritrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
10h 17mRs 2,509–6,176
Kandy to Jaffna District (Region) by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Jaffna District (Region) is to bus which costs Rs. 3090 - Rs. 3140 and takes 10h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Jaffna District (Region) is to drive which takes 5h 39m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Jaffna District (Region). However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Nilavarai via Technical Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Jaffna District (Region). However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Jaffna via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
The distance between Kandy and Jaffna District (Region) is 384 km. The road distance is 316.9 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Jaffna District (Region) without a car is to train via Jaffna which takes 9h 13m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 9h 13m to get from Kandy to Jaffna District (Region), including transfers.
Kandy to Jaffna District (Region) bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Kandy to Jaffna District (Region) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Jaffna District (Region) is to train via Jaffna which takes 9h 13m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3090 - Rs. 3140 and takes 10h 44m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Jaffna District (Region), Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Sirupiddy via Polgahawela Junction, Jaffna, and Jaffna in around 9h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nilavarai via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Technical Junction in around 10h 44m.
- 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
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 Chavakacheri
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Technical Junction to Nilavarai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- 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 to Jaffna District (Region) bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Kandy to Jaffna District (Region) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Jaffna District (Region) is 317 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Kandy to Jaffna District (Region).
There are 227+ hotels available in Jaffna District (Region).