There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Kilinochchi 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 Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Kilinochchitrain Colombo / ...
6h 51mRs 2,509–6,076Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus Colombo
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kilinochchibus
7h 45mRs 2,525–2,699Drive 252.8 km
- Drive from Kandy to Kilinochchicar 252.8 km
4h 29mRs 11,368–16,421Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Kilinochchitaxi 252.8 km
4h 29mRs 18,000–22,000
Kandy to Kilinochchi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Kilinochchi is to bus which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 2700 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Kilinochchi is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Kilinochchi. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Kilinochchi via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Kilinochchi. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Kilinochchi via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Kandy and Kilinochchi is 304 km. The road distance is 252.8 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Kilinochchi without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Kandy to Kilinochchi, including transfers.
Kandy to Kilinochchi bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Kandy to Kilinochchi train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Kilinochchi is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 2700 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Kilinochchi via Polgahawela Junction in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Kilinochchi via Nittambuwa in around 7h 45m.
- 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 Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- 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
- 4h 29m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–22,000
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 Kilinochchi bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Kandy to Kilinochchi train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Kilinochchi is 253 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Kandy to Kilinochchi.
There are nine+ hotels available in Kilinochchi.