There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Jaffna District (Region) 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 Chunnakamtrain Colombo / ...
8h 5mRs 2,939–6,726Train via Chavakachcheri
cheapest- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Chavakacheritrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
10h 21mRs 2,509–6,176Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kilinochchibus
- Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Nilavaraibus
10h 10mDrive 317.2 km
- Drive from Kandy to Jaffna District (Region)car 317.2 km
5h 34mRs 14,302–20,659Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Jaffna District (Region)taxi 317.2 km
5h 34mRs 22,000–27,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Jaffna District (Region) is to train via Chavakachcheri which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 10h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Jaffna District (Region) is to drive which takes 5h 34m 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 Nittambuwa and Kilinochchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Jaffna District (Region). However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Chunnakam via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
The distance between Kandy and Jaffna District (Region) is 385 km. The road distance is 317.2 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Jaffna District (Region) without a car is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 8h 5m 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 which takes 8h 5m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 10m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Jaffna District (Region), Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Jaffna District (Region) via Polgahawela Junction and Chunnakam in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nilavarai via Nittambuwa and Kilinochchi in around 10h 10m.
- 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 Chunnakam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- 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 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 Chavakacheri
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Nittambuwa to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,250–2,400
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,250–2,400
Bus from Kilinochchi to Nilavarai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- 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 District (Region) bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa 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 34m to drive from Kandy to Jaffna District (Region).
There are 192+ hotels available in Jaffna District (Region).