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 2,579–6,141Bus via Colombo
cheapest- Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Jaffna
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
14h 43mRs 1,693–2,090Bus
- Take the bus from Jaffna to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
8h 43mRs 2,970–3,100Drive 317 km
- Drive from Jaffna Fort to Kandycar 317 km
5h 23mRs 13,976–20,187Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jaffna Fort to Kandytaxi 317 km
5h 23mRs 22,000–27,000
Jaffna Fort to Kandy by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jaffna Fort to Kandy is to bus via Colombo which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2100 and takes 14h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Jaffna Fort to Kandy is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000.
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 Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
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 317 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. 6500.
It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Jaffna Fort to Kandy, including transfers.
Jaffna Fort to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, 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. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3100 and takes 8h 43m.
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 and Nittambuwa in around 8h 43m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Polgahawela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Jaffna to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 270–300
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 270–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 310–430
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
Bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–1,650
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 1,300–1,500
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 3,000–3,900
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–27,000
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Jaffna Fort to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal 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 23m to drive from Jaffna Fort to Kandy.
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