The average train between Jaffna and Kandy takes 9h 35m and the fastest train takes 7h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Jaffna to Kandy. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Jaffna and Kandy. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Jaffna is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Kandy at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Jaffna to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Jaffna station and arriving at Kandy station via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
Jaffna to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
Jaffna to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
The distance between Jaffna and Kandy is 273.2 km. The road distance is 370 km.
You can take a train from Jaffna to Kandy via Polgahawela in around 7h 28m.
