There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna Fort to Kandy by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
7h 53mRs 2,579–12,750Bus via Colombo
- Take the bus from Jaffna to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
10h 17mRs 3,090–3,140Drive 316.7 km
- Drive from Jaffna Fort to Kandycar 316.7 km
5h 41mRs 13,406–19,364Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna Fort to Kandytaxi 316.7 km
5h 41mRs 15,000–19,000Bus
- Take the bus from Jaffna to Kurunegalabus Jaffna
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
11h 11mRs 3,312–4,980
Jaffna Fort to Kandy by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna Fort to Kandy is to bus via Colombo which costs Rs. 3090 - Rs. 3140 and takes 10h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna Fort to Kandy is to drive which takes 5h 41m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 20000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jaffna Fort to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Jaffna Fort to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
The distance between Jaffna Fort and Kandy is 372 km. The road distance is 316.7 km.
The best way to get from Jaffna Fort to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 13000.
It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Jaffna Fort to Kandy, including transfers.
Jaffna Fort to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Jaffna station.
Jaffna Fort to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Jaffna Fort to Kandy is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 13000. Alternatively, you can bus via Colombo, which costs Rs. 3090 - Rs. 3140 and takes 10h 17m.
What companies run services between Jaffna Fort, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Jaffna Fort to Kandy via Jaffna and Polgahawela in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jaffna Fort to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Jaffna, Pettah, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 10h 17m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–11,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,800–11,000
Train from Polgahawela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,600
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 1,400–2,600
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Jaffna to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Jaffna to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,350–2,450
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,350–2,450
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
Bus from Jaffna to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,000–1,631
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 1,000–1,100
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,800
- Super Lux
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–19,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Jaffna Fort to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Jaffna Fort to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jaffna Fort to Kandy is 317 km. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Jaffna Fort to Kandy.
There are 1472+ hotels available in Kandy.