There are 4 ways to get from Dayagama to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dayagama to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2300 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Dayagama to Kandy is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Dayagama to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Nuwara Eliya and arriving at Kandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Dayagama to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Perakumpura and arriving at Kandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Dayagama and Kandy is 103 km. The road distance is 91.6 km.
The best way to get from Dayagama to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 4h 7m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2300.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Dayagama to Kandy, including transfers.
Dayagama to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Nuwara Eliya station.
Dayagama to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Perakumpura station.
The best way to get from Dayagama to Kandy is to bus which takes 4h 7m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4400 and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between Dayagama, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Nuwara Eliya to Kandy twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 260–300 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Perakumpura to Kandy 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 1m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Perakumpura to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Nuwara Eliya to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 260–300
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 260–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 300–420
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,500–8,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Dayagama to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy station.
Dayagama to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dayagama to Kandy is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Dayagama to Kandy.
There are 1523+ hotels available in Kandy.