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
- Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Kurunegalabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
6h 35mDrive 252.9 km
- Drive from Kilinochchi to Kandycar 252.9 km
4h 29mRs 11,528–16,652Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kilinochchi to Kandytaxi 252.9 km
4h 29mRs 12,000–15,000
Kilinochchi to Kandy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilinochchi to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 6h 35m.
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. However, there are services departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Kandy via Kurunegala and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
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 and takes 6h 35m.
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 via Kurunegala and Ambepussa in around 6h 35m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kilinochchi to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
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More Questions & Answers
Kilinochchi to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kurunegala 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 1521+ hotels available in Kandy.