The average train between Kandy and Jaffna takes 9h 46m and the fastest train takes 9h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Kandy to Jaffna. 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 twice daily between Kandy and Jaffna. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kandy is at 7:27 AM which arrives into Jaffna at 5:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Kandy station and arriving at Jaffna station via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
Kandy to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Jaffna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Jaffna station.
The distance between Kandy and Jaffna is 273.2 km. The road distance is 370 km.
You can take a train from Kandy to Jaffna via Polgahawela Junction in around 7h 45m.
