The average train between Kandy and Kilinochchi takes 8h 37m and the fastest train takes 8h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Kandy to Kilinochchi. 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 Kilinochchi. 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 Kilinochchi at 4:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Kilinochchi. However, there are services departing from Kandy station and arriving at Kilinochchi station via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
Kandy to Kilinochchi train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Kilinochchi train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kilinochchi station.
The distance between Kandy and Kilinochchi is 234.1 km. The road distance is 304 km.
You can take a train from Kandy to Kilinochchi via Polgahawela Junction in around 6h 51m.
