There are 3 ways to get from Kandy to Kilinochchi by taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Kandy to Kurunegalataxi
- Take the train from Kurunegala to Kilinochchitrain Colombo / ...
4h 46mRs 3,505–10,106Drive 252.6 km
- Drive from Kandy to Kilinochchicar 252.6 km
4h 37mRs 10,588–15,294Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Kilinochchitaxi 252.6 km
4h 37mRs 12,000–15,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Kilinochchi is to taxi and train which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 11000 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Kilinochchi is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 16000.
The distance between Kandy and Kilinochchi is 277 km. The road distance is 252.6 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Kilinochchi without a car is to taxi and train which takes 4h 46m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 11000.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Kandy to Kilinochchi, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Kilinochchi is 253 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Kandy to Kilinochchi.
There are 12+ hotels available in Kilinochchi.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Kandy to Kilinochchi. However, you can take the taxi to Kurunegala then take the train to Kilinochchi. Alternatively, you can drive from Kandy to Kilinochchi in around 4h 37m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kurunegala to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–7,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,700–7,500
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–15,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
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