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How to get fromKandy to Jaffnaby taxi, train, car or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Jaffna by taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train

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    1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Kurunegalataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Kurunegala to Jaffnatrain train Colombo / ...
    5h 40m
    Rs 3,505–12,106

  2. Drive 316.6 km

    1. Drive from Kandy to Jaffnacar car 316.6 km
    5h 43m
    Rs 13,312–19,228

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Jaffnataxi taxi 316.6 km
    5h 43m
    Rs 15,000–19,000

  4. Taxi, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane CMB - JAF
    6h 46m
    Rs 71,059–137,297

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
TicketRs 67,214Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Jaffna, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Kandy to Jaffna. However, you can take the taxi to Kurunegala then take the train to Jaffna. Alternatively, you can drive from Kandy to Jaffna in around 5h 43m.

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