There are 4 ways to get from Kilinochchi to Kandy by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kilinochchi to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
6h 35mRs 2,579–6,054Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
6h 53mRs 2,570–2,685Drive 252.9 km
- Drive from Kilinochchi to Kandycar 252.9 km
4h 29mRs 11,382–16,441Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kilinochchi to Kandytaxi 252.9 km
4h 29mRs 18,000–22,000
Kilinochchi to Kandy by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilinochchi to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 2700 and takes 6h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Kilinochchi to Kandy is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilinochchi to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilinochchi to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Kilinochchi and Kandy is 304 km. The road distance is 252.9 km.
The best way to get from Kilinochchi to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Kilinochchi to Kandy, including transfers.
Kilinochchi to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kilinochchi station.
Kilinochchi to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kilinochchi station.
The best way to get from Kilinochchi to Kandy is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 2700 and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kilinochchi to Kandy via Polgahawela in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilinochchi to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Nittambuwa in around 6h 53m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kilinochchi to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- 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
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 Kilinochchi to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,400
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,300–2,400
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Booking & Getting There
Kilinochchi to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Kilinochchi to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilinochchi to Kandy is 253 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Kilinochchi to Kandy.
There are 1523+ hotels available in Kandy.