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 53mRs 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
13h 51mRs 2,813–3,467Bus
- Take the bus from Kachcheri to Kurunegalabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
7h 59mRs 6,088–6,681Drive 333.9 km
- Drive from Karainagar to Kandycar 333.9 km
5h 55mRs 15,059–21,752Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karainagar to Kandytaxi 333.9 km
5h 55mRs 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 14mRs 3,656–7,566
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karainagar to Kandy is to bus via Colombo which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3500 and takes 13h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Karainagar to Kandy is to drive which takes 5h 55m and costs Rs. 15000 - Rs. 22000.
No, there is no direct bus from Karainagar to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Kachcheri and arriving at Kandy via Kurunegala and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
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 53m.
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 53m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 7h 53m 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 53m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 7h 59m.
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 53m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Karainagar to Kandy via Kachcheri, Kurunegala, and Ambepussa in around 7h 59m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 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
- 3 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
- 3 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 Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,350–2,500
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,350–2,500
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Karainagar to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kurunegala 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 55m to drive from Karainagar to Kandy.
There are 1560+ hotels available in Kandy.