There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Bandaragama by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
2h 58mRs 9,774–13,972Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy to Panadurabus 17
4h 40mRs 1,598–1,841Drive 132.8 km
- Drive from Kandy to Bandaragamacar 132.8 km
2h 5mRs 6,052–8,742Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Bandaragamataxi 132.8 km
2h 5mRs 14,000–18,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Bandaragama is to bus which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 1900 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Bandaragama is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Bandaragama. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Panadura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Bandaragama. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Kandy and Bandaragama is 150 km. The road distance is 132.8 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Bandaragama without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 14000.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Kandy to Bandaragama, including transfers.
Kandy to Bandaragama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Bandaragama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Bandaragama is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 14000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 1900 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Bandaragama, 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 Panadura every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 490–550 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- 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 Panadura
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 490–550
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 490–550
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–850
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
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 Bandaragama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Panadura station.
Kandy to Bandaragama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Bandaragama is 133 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Kandy to Bandaragama.
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