There are 6 ways to get from Karainagar to Kandy by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
7h 50mRs 3,673–7,587Bus via Colombo
cheapest- Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Jaffna
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
14h 49mRs 2,813–3,467Bus
- Take the bus from Kachcheri to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
8h 15mRs 4,198–4,551Drive 333.9 km
- Drive from Karainagar to Kandycar 333.9 km
5h 51mRs 15,014–21,687Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karainagar to Kandytaxi 333.9 km
5h 51mRs 23,000–29,000Train via Kokuvil
- Take the train from Kokuvil to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
10h 12mRs 3,656–7,566
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karainagar to Kandy is to bus via Colombo which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3500 and takes 14h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Karainagar to Kandy is to drive which takes 5h 51m and costs Rs. 15000 - Rs. 22000.
No, there is no direct bus from Karainagar to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Kachcheri and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Karainagar to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
The distance between Karainagar and Kandy is 389 km. The road distance is 333.9 km.
The best way to get from Karainagar to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Karainagar to Kandy, including transfers.
Karainagar to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kachcheri station.
Karainagar to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Karainagar to Kandy is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 4600 and takes 8h 15m.
What companies run services between Karainagar, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Karainagar to Kandy via Jaffna and Polgahawela in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Karainagar to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Kachcheri and Nittambuwa in around 8h 15m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- 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 Polgahawela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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 Kokuvil to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- 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 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Polgahawela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kachcheri to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- Estimated price
- Rs 23,000–29,000
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Karainagar to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Karainagar to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karainagar to Kandy is 334 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Karainagar to Kandy.
There are 1523+ hotels available in Kandy.