There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Embuldeniya by train, taxi, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi via Nallathanniya Sripada
best- Take the train from Kandy to Hattontrain Colombo / ...
- Take the taxi from Nallathanniya Sripada to Embuldeniyataxi
6h 32mRs 4,975–8,500Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Colombo
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapurabus 122/210
7h 17mRs 1,447–1,672Drive 118.3 km
- Drive from Kandy to Embuldeniyacar 118.3 km
2h 31mRs 5,311–7,671Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Embuldeniyataxi 118.3 km
2h 31mRs 8,000–10,000Train, taxi
- Take the train from Kandy to Galabodatrain Colombo / ...
- Take the taxi from Galaboda to Embuldeniyataxi
3h 47mRs 5,306–7,773
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Embuldeniya is to bus which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 1700 and takes 7h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Embuldeniya is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Embuldeniya. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Rathnapura via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
The distance between Kandy and Embuldeniya is 183 km. The road distance is 118.3 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Embuldeniya without a car is to train and taxi via Nallathanniya Sripada which takes 6h 32m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 8500.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Kandy to Embuldeniya, including transfers.
Kandy to Embuldeniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Kandy to Embuldeniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Embuldeniya is 118 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Kandy to Embuldeniya.
There are 131+ hotels available in Embuldeniya.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Embuldeniya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Embuldeniya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Rathnapura in around 7h 17m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Kandy to Galaboda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 300–340
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 300–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 350–480
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,700–10,000
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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