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

The cheapest way to get from Elpitiya to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3800 and takes 6h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elpitiya to Kandy is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 25m and costs Rs. 47000 - Rs. 160000.

Is there a direct bus between Elpitiya and Kandy?

No, there is no direct bus from Elpitiya to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Elpitiya and Kandy?

No, there is no direct train from Elpitiya to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Kandy via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

How far is it from Elpitiya to Kandy?

The distance between Elpitiya and Kandy is 238 km. The road distance is 190 km.

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

The best way to get from Elpitiya to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 8500.

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

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Elpitiya to Kandy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elpitiya to Kandy bus from?

Elpitiya to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Ambalangoda station.

Where do I catch the Elpitiya to Kandy train from?

Elpitiya to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ambalangoda station.

Train or bus from Elpitiya to Kandy?

The best way to get from Elpitiya to Kandy is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3800 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Elpitiya to Kandy bus arrive?

Elpitiya to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Elpitiya to Kandy train arrive?

Elpitiya to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.

Can I drive from Elpitiya to Kandy?

Yes, the driving distance between Elpitiya to Kandy is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Elpitiya to Kandy.

Where can I stay near Kandy?

There are 1524+ hotels available in Kandy.

Elpitiya to Kandy - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Elpitiya to Kandy by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Elpitiya to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
2h 25m
Rs 47,253–150,562
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 2-3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
6h 29m
Rs 2,512–3,781
Train
1. Take the train from Ambalangoda to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
2. Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
5h 48m
Rs 4,228–8,161
Drive 190 km
1. Drive from Elpitiya to Kandycar 190 km
2h 41m
Rs 8,636–12,475
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Elpitiya to Kandytaxi 190 km
2h 41m
Rs 20,000–25,000

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights

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Distance: 238.5 km
Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Elpitiya, Southern, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?

You can take a vehicle from Elpitiya to Kandy via Ambalangoda and Fort Station in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Elpitiya to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Ambalangoda and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 6h 29m.

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