There are 4 ways to get from Ganewatta to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Ambepussabus Trincomalee-Colombo
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
2h 41mRs 3,824–4,283Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ganewatta to Polgahawelatrain Trincomalee / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
3h 14mRs 2,405–5,771Drive 64.2 km
- Drive from Ganewatta to Kandycar 64.2 km
1h 6mRs 2,929–4,230Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ganewatta to Kandytaxi 64.2 km
1h 6mRs 3,300–4,000
Ganewatta to Kandy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ganewatta to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Ganewatta to Kandy is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 4300.
No, there is no direct bus from Ganewatta to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Kandy via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Ganewatta to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Ganewatta and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Ganewatta and Kandy is 114 km. The road distance is 64.2 km.
The best way to get from Ganewatta to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 2h 41m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 4300.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Ganewatta to Kandy, including transfers.
Ganewatta to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Kurunegala station.
Ganewatta to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ganewatta station.
The best way to get from Ganewatta to Kandy is to bus which takes 2h 41m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 4300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 3h 14m.
What companies run services between Ganewatta, North Western, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Ganewatta to Kandy via Kurunegala and Ambepussa in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ganewatta to Kandy via Polgahawela in around 3h 14m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Ganewatta to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
Train from Polgahawela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,300–4,000
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ganewatta to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Ganewatta to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ganewatta to Kandy is 64 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Ganewatta to Kandy.
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