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How to get fromJaffna Fort to Kandyby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Jaffna Fort to Kandy by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain train Colombo
    7h 53m
    Rs 2,579–6,141

  2. Bus via Colombo

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus Jaffna
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus bus Colombo
    14h 43m
    Rs 1,693–2,090

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jaffna to Nittambuwabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus bus Colombo
    8h 43m
    Rs 2,970–3,100

  4. Drive  317 km

    1. Drive from Jaffna Fort to Kandycar car 317 km
    5h 32m
    Rs 14,238–20,566

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jaffna Fort to Kandytaxi taxi 317 km
    5h 32m
    Rs 22,000–27,000

Jaffna Fort to Kandy by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 43mAverage Duration
TicketRs 2,970Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 371.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 53m

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.

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