There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Mullaittivu by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Mankulamtrain
- Take the taxi from Mankulam to Mullaittivutaxi
7h 22mRs 5,009–9,176Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kilinochchibus
- Take the taxi from Kilinochchi to Mullaittivutaxi
8h 48mRs 5,525–6,299Drive 251.9 km
- Drive from Kandy to Mullaittivucar 251.9 km
4h 31mRs 11,337–16,376Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Mullaittivutaxi 251.9 km
4h 31mRs 18,000–22,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Mullaittivu is to train and taxi which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 9500 and takes 7h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Mullaittivu is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.
The distance between Kandy and Mullaittivu is 322 km. The road distance is 251.9 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Mullaittivu without a car is to train and taxi which takes 7h 22m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 9500.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Kandy to Mullaittivu, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Mullaittivu is 252 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Kandy to Mullaittivu.
There are eight+ hotels available in Mullaittivu.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Mullaittivu, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Kandy to Mullaittivu. However, you can take the train to Polgahawela, take the train to Mankulam, then take the taxi to Mullaittivu. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Nittambuwa, take the bus to Kilinochchi, then take the taxi to Mullaittivu.
- 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 Mankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- 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
- 2h 9m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,500–22,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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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