There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Athurugiriya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
2h 45mRs 5,974–8,972Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy to Malabebus 17
3h 51mRs 1,795–2,129Drive 113.7 km
- Drive from Kandy to Athurugiriyacar 113.7 km
1h 50mRs 5,179–7,480Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Athurugiriyataxi 113.7 km
1h 50mRs 31,000–37,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Athurugiriya is to bus which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2200 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Athurugiriya is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Athurugiriya. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Malabe via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Athurugiriya. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Kandy and Athurugiriya is 136 km. The road distance is 113.7 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Athurugiriya without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 9000.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Kandy to Athurugiriya, including transfers.
Kandy to Athurugiriya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Athurugiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Athurugiriya is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2200 and takes 3h 51m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Athurugiriya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Maradana every 3 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy to Malabe every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–430 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy to Malabe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–430
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–430
- Semi Lux
- Rs 460–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Estimated price
- Rs 31,000–37,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Kandy to Athurugiriya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Malabe station.
Kandy to Athurugiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Athurugiriya is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Kandy to Athurugiriya.
There are 1524+ hotels available in Athurugiriya.