There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Ekala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Gampahatrain Badulla / ...
2h 14mRs 3,951–6,238Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus Colombo
2h 59mRs 6,775–8,799Drive 98.5 km
- Drive from Kandy to Ekalacar 98.5 km
1h 46mRs 4,431–6,401Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Ekalataxi 98.5 km
1h 46mRs 27,000–32,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Ekala is to train which costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 6500 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Ekala is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Ekala. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Nittambuwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Ekala. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Gampaha via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Kandy and Ekala is 104 km. The road distance is 98.5 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Ekala without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Kandy to Ekala, including transfers.
Kandy to Ekala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Kandy to Ekala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Ekala is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 9000 and takes 2h 59m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Ekala, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Gampaha every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 2m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwa every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 270–300 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Gampaha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Estimated price
- Rs 27,000–32,000
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 Ekala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Kandy to Ekala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Gampaha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Ekala is 99 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Kandy to Ekala.
There are 2059+ hotels available in Ekala.