There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Giritale by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Hingurakgodatrain Colombo
5h 43mRs 3,059–6,676Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus Colombo
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Habaranabus
6h 40mRs 2,925–3,699Drive 117.4 km
- Drive from Kandy to Giritalecar 117.4 km
2h 13mRs 5,269–7,610Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Giritaletaxi 117.4 km
2h 13mRs 8,000–10,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Giritale is to bus which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3700 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Giritale is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Giritale. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Habarana via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Giritale. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Hingurakgoda via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Kandy and Giritale is 225 km. The road distance is 117.4 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Giritale without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Kandy to Giritale, including transfers.
Kandy to Giritale bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Kandy to Giritale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Giritale is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3700 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Giritale, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Giritale via Polgahawela and Hingurakgoda in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Giritale via Nittambuwa and Habarana in around 6h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Polgahawela to Hingurakgoda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- 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
- 2h 13m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,000–10,000
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 Giritale bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Kandy to Giritale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Giritale is 117 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Kandy to Giritale.
There are 905+ hotels available in Giritale.