There are 7 ways to get from Akuressa to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Ex 1-18
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
6h 12mRs 4,556–5,973Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Weligama to Moratuwatrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Moratuwa to Kandybus 17
8h 6mRs 3,691–7,080Train
- Take the train from Weligama to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
7h 41mRs 4,461–9,570Drive 244.4 km
- Drive from Akuressa to Kandycar 244.4 km
3h 21mRs 11,109–16,047Taxi
- Take the taxi from Akuressa to Kandytaxi 244.4 km
3h 21mRs 37,000–45,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Stationbus Matara
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
6h 31mRs 5,386–7,903Bus via Moratuwa
- Take the bus from Weligama to Panadurabus
- Take the bus from Panadura to Kandybus 17
7h 21mRs 4,621–5,618
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Akuressa to Kandy is to bus via Moratuwa which costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 6000 and takes 7h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Akuressa to Kandy is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Akuressa station to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Matara Bus Station and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Akuressa to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Weligama and arriving at Kandy via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
The distance between Akuressa and Kandy is 289 km. The road distance is 244.4 km.
The best way to get from Akuressa to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 6h 12m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Akuressa to Kandy, including transfers.
Akuressa to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Matara Bus Station.
Akuressa to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Weligama station.
The best way to get from Akuressa to Kandy is to bus which takes 6h 12m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 10000 and takes 7h 41m.
What companies run services between Akuressa, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Akuressa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Matara Bus Station and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Akuressa to Kandy via Weligama and Fort Station in around 7h 41m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Weligama to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
Train from Fort Station to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Fort Station to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Weligama to Moratuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 217–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,625
- 2nd Class
- Rs 217
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,951
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Matara Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–570
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 520–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
Bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–570
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 520–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
Bus from Panadura to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 490–540
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 490–540
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–850
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,400
Bus from Moratuwa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 460–510
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 460–510
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–800
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Matara Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Weligama to Panadura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Estimated price
- Rs 37,000–45,000
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mirissa Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 25 57 271
- Website
- downsouthtaxi.com
Mirissa Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 04 32 871
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Galle Taxi
- Phone
- +94 912 246 246
- Website
- galletaxi.com
Lotus Cabs & Tours
- Phone
- +94 917 223 223
- Website
- lotuscabs.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Akuressa to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Akuressa to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Akuressa to Kandy is 244 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Akuressa to Kandy.
There are 1521+ hotels available in Kandy.