There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Bambalapitiya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Fort Stationtrain Kandy / ...
3h 45mRs 2,376–5,874Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus Colombo
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kollupitiyabus
4h 40mDrive 116.8 km
- Drive from Kandy to Bambalapitiyacar 116.8 km
1h 59mRs 5,277–7,622Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Bambalapitiyataxi 116.8 km
1h 59mRs 32,000–38,000
Kandy to Bambalapitiya by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Bambalapitiya is to train which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Bambalapitiya is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Bambalapitiya. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Kollupitiya via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Bambalapitiya. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Bambalapitiya via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Kandy and Bambalapitiya is 126 km. The road distance is 116.8 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Bambalapitiya without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Kandy to Bambalapitiya, including transfers.
Kandy to Bambalapitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Kandy to Bambalapitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Bambalapitiya is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Bambalapitiya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Fort Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Kollupitiya via Nittambuwa in around 4h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 270–300
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 270–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 310–430
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Nittambuwa to Kollupitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Estimated price
- Rs 32,000–38,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Kandy to Bambalapitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Kandy to Bambalapitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Bambalapitiya is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Kandy to Bambalapitiya.
There are 1354+ hotels available in Bambalapitiya.