There are 6 ways to get from Akuressa to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- 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
cheapest- Take the bus from Weligama to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
6h 35mRs 4,451–5,478Train
- 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 10,962–15,833Taxi
- Take the taxi from Akuressa to Kandytaxi 244.4 km
3h 21mRs 37,000–45,000Bus via Moratuwa
- Take the bus from Matara to Panadurabus Matara
- Take the bus from Panadura to Kandybus 17
6h 52mRs 4,582–6,068
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Akuressa to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 5500 and takes 6h 35m.
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 to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Weligama and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
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 297 km. The road distance is 244.4 km.
The best way to get from Akuressa to Kandy without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 31m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Akuressa to Kandy, including transfers.
Akuressa to Kandy bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Weligama 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 train which takes 7h 41m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 10000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 5500 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Akuressa, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Akuressa to Kandy via Weligama and Fort Station in around 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Akuressa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Weligama and Nittambuwa in around 6h 35m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 2 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–570
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 520–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
Bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 270–300
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 270–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 310–430
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
Bus from Matara to Panadura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 430–480
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 430–480
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–750
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,300
Bus from Panadura to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 490–540
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 490–540
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–850
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Akuressa to Kandy bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Nittambuwa 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 1566+ hotels available in Kandy.