There are 4 ways to get from Hiriwadunna to Kandy by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Rambukkana to Kandytrain Colombo
1h 10mRs 1,633–3,411Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kegalle to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
1h 38mRs 697–817Drive 36.5 km
- Drive from Hiriwadunna to Kandycar 36.5 km
42 minRs 1,640–2,369Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hiriwadunna to Kandytaxi 36.5 km
42 minRs 2,600–3,100
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hiriwadunna to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 650 - Rs. 850 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Hiriwadunna to Kandy is to drive which takes 42 min and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2400.
No, there is no direct bus from Hiriwadunna to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Kegalle and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Hiriwadunna to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Rambukkana and arriving at Kandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
The distance between Hiriwadunna and Kandy is 42 km. The road distance is 36.5 km.
The best way to get from Hiriwadunna to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500.
It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Hiriwadunna to Kandy, including transfers.
Hiriwadunna to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kegalle station.
Hiriwadunna to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Rambukkana station.
The best way to get from Hiriwadunna to Kandy is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 650 - Rs. 850 and takes 1h 38m.
What companies run services between Hiriwadunna, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Rambukkana to Kandy every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kegalle to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 150–170 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Rambukkana to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kegalle to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–170
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 150–170
- Semi Lux
- Rs 150–210
- Super Lux
- Rs 280–360
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Booking & Getting There
Hiriwadunna to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Hiriwadunna to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hiriwadunna to Kandy is 37 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Hiriwadunna to Kandy.
There are 1566+ hotels available in Kandy.