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Jaffna to Kandy trains

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Trip Overview

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.

9h 35m
Duration
370 km
Distance
Rs 3,366
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
  2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain train Colombo
7h 28m
Rs 2,579–12,750

Jaffna to Kandy train times

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.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 369.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 35m

What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?

You can take a train from Jaffna to Kandy via Polgahawela in around 7h 28m.

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