The average train between Kilinochchi and Kandy takes 8h 33m and the fastest train takes 6h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Kilinochchi 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 Kilinochchi and Kandy. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilinochchi is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Kandy at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kilinochchi to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Kilinochchi station and arriving at Kandy station via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
Kilinochchi to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kilinochchi station.
Kilinochchi to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
The distance between Kilinochchi and Kandy is 234.1 km. The road distance is 304 km.
You can take a train from Kilinochchi to Kandy via Polgahawela in around 6h 35m.
