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5 h 39 min
315 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kandy to Jaffna

Composite routes from Kandy to Jaffna

Cheapest
5 h 39 min
Car
315 km.
from $17

Transport providers

Train operators
Found: 1
Sri Lanka Railways
Website
Sri Lanka Railways
Website
5h
3 times a day
$1.91–$6.17
+94 11 4 600 111
+94 11 4 600 111
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Bus operators
Found: 2
NCG Express
Website
National Transport Commission
Website
NCG Express
Website
5h 30m
Once daily
$10.43
+94 76 714 8292
+94 76 714 8292
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
National Transport Commission
Website
2h 30m
Every 10 minutes
$0.76–$1.40
0112587372
0112587372
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kandy to Jaffna?

The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Jaffna is to bus which costs $9.57 - $10.11 and takes 9h.

What is the fastest way to get from Kandy to Jaffna?

The fastest way to get from Kandy to Jaffna is to drive which takes 5h 38m and costs $41.30 - $65.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Kandy and Jaffna?

No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Jaffna. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Jaffna via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

How far is it from Kandy to Jaffna?

The distance between Kandy and Jaffna is 343 km. The road distance is 319.1 km.

How do I travel from Kandy to Jaffna without a car?

The best way to get from Kandy to Jaffna without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs $8.70 - $14.13 .

How long does it take to get from Kandy to Jaffna?

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Kandy to Jaffna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kandy to Jaffna bus from?

Kandy to Jaffna bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.

Train or bus from Kandy to Jaffna?

The best way to get from Kandy to Jaffna is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs $8.70 - $14.13 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9.57 - $10.11 and takes 9h.

Where does the Kandy to Jaffna bus arrive?

Kandy to Jaffna bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.

Can I drive from Kandy to Jaffna?

Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Jaffna is 319 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Kandy to Jaffna.

Where can I stay near Jaffna?

There are 150+ hotels available in Jaffna. Prices start at $11.70 per night.
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