There are 7 ways to get from Kalkudah to Menikhinna by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Kalkudah to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
2h 58mRs 49,816–171,209Train
cheapest- Take the train from Puttalam to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Yatirawanatrain Colombo
9h 23mRs 5,916–10,173Bus, train
- Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
7h 11mTrain via Kandy
- Take the train from Puttalam to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Kandytrain Colombo
8h 3mRs 6,266–10,573Drive 160.6 km
- Drive from Kalkudah to Menikhinnacar 160.6 km
2h 54mRs 7,225–10,436Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalkudah to Menikhinnataxi 160.6 km
2h 54mRs 11,000–14,000Bus
- Take the bus from Puttalam to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
8h 3m
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kalkudah to Menikhinna is to train which costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 11000 and takes 9h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Kalkudah to Menikhinna is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalkudah to Menikhinna station. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalkudah to Menikhinna. However, there are services departing from Puttalam and arriving at Kandy via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
The distance between Kalkudah and Menikhinna is 232 km. The road distance is 160.6 km.
The best way to get from Kalkudah to Menikhinna without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 11m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Kalkudah to Menikhinna, including transfers.
Kalkudah to Menikhinna bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Puttalam station.
Kalkudah to Menikhinna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Puttalam station.
The best way to get from Kalkudah to Menikhinna is to train via Kandy which takes 8h 3m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 3m.
What companies run services between Kalkudah, North Western, Sri Lanka and Menikhinna, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Kalkudah to Menikhinna via Puttalam, Ragama, and Kandy in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kalkudah to Menikhinna via Puttalam, Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Kandy Good Shed Bus Station in around 8h 3m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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
Train from Puttalam to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- 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
Train from Ragama to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- 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
Train from Puttalam to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- 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
Train from Ragama to Yatirawana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Puttalam to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Puttalam to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–41,000
Visit Kalpitiya Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- +94 77 45 69 589
- Website
- visitkalpitiya.com
Cool Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 44 40 255
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Kalpitiya Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- +94 77 45 69 589
- Website
- visitkalpitiya.com
Cool Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 44 40 255
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Kalkudah to Menikhinna bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Kalkudah to Menikhinna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalkudah to Menikhinna is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Kalkudah to Menikhinna.
There are 1550+ hotels available in Menikhinna.








