There are 4 ways to get from Idalgashinna to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Mini Bus
best- Take the bus from Ella to Kandybus
4h 8mRs 14,602–17,256Train
cheapest- Take the train from Idalgasinna to Kandytrain Badulla
5h 3mRs 1,200–3,000Drive 115.1 km
- Drive from Idalgashinna to Kandycar 115.1 km
2h 13mRs 5,244–7,575Taxi
- Take the taxi from Idalgashinna to Kandytaxi 115.1 km
2h 13mRs 14,000–17,000
Idalgashinna to Kandy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Idalgashinna to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Idalgashinna to Kandy is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Idalgashinna to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Ella and arriving at Kandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Idalgasinna and arriving at Kandy. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Idalgashinna and Kandy is 158 km. The road distance is 115.1 km.
The best way to get from Idalgashinna to Kandy without a car is to Mini Bus which takes 4h 8m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Idalgashinna to Kandy, including transfers.
Idalgashinna to Kandy bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, depart from Ella station.
Idalgashinna to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Idalgasinna station.
The best way to get from Idalgashinna to Kandy is to Mini Bus which takes 4h 8m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Idalgashinna, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
Tuktukdude Lesiure operates a bus from Ella to Kandy twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 12,987 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Magical Srilanka also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Idalgasinna to Kandy 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 5h 3m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Idalgasinna to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,987
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,243
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–17,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
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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More Questions & Answers
Idalgashinna to Kandy bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, arrive at Kandy station.
Idalgashinna to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Idalgashinna to Kandy is 115 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Idalgashinna to Kandy.
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