There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Borella by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
3h 33mRs 1,200–3,000Bus via Ambepussa
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Wellawattabus Trincomalee-Colombo
4h 54mRs 2,511–2,830Drive 113.3 km
- Drive from Kandy to Borellacar 113.3 km
1h 55mRs 5,083–7,342Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Borellataxi 113.3 km
1h 55mRs 31,000–37,000Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy to Panadurabus 17
- Take the bus from Panadura to Town Hallbus
7h 10m
Kandy to Borella by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Borella is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Borella is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Borella. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Town Hall via Ambepussa and Wellawatta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Borella. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Kandy and Borella is 123 km. The road distance is 113.3 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Borella without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Kandy to Borella, including transfers.
Kandy to Borella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Borella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Borella is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can bus via Ambepussa, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 2900 and takes 4h 54m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Borella, 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, you can take a bus from Kandy to Town Hall via Ambepussa and Wellawatta in around 4h 54m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- 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 to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
Bus from Kandy to Panadura
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 490–550
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 490–550
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–850
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Kandy to Borella bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Kandy to Borella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Borella is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Kandy to Borella.
There are 1511+ hotels available in Borella.