There are 4 ways to get from Horton Plains National Park to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Kandybus
4h 3mRs 2,442–3,041Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ohiya to Kandytrain Badulla / ...
4h 55mRs 1,892–3,818Drive 102.2 km
- Drive from Horton Plains National Park to Kandycar 102.2 km
1h 53mRs 4,587–6,625Taxi
- Take the taxi from Horton Plains National Park to Kandytaxi 102.2 km
1h 53mRs 5,000–6,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Horton Plains National Park to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3900 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Horton Plains National Park to Kandy is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Horton Plains National Park to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Nuwara Eliya and arriving at Kandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Horton Plains National Park to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Ohiya and arriving at Kandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Horton Plains National Park and Kandy is 103 km. The road distance is 102.2 km.
The best way to get from Horton Plains National Park to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 4h 3m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3100.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Horton Plains National Park to Kandy, including transfers.
Horton Plains National Park to Kandy bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Nuwara Eliya station.
Horton Plains National Park to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ohiya station.
The best way to get from Horton Plains National Park to Kandy is to bus which takes 4h 3m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3900 and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Nuwara Eliya to Kandy once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ohiya to Kandy 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 44m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ohiya to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,000–6,500
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
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Horton Plains National Park to Kandy bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kandy station.
Horton Plains National Park to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Horton Plains National Park to Kandy is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Horton Plains National Park to Kandy.
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