There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Hiriketiya by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Kandy to Hattontrain Colombo / ...
- Take the taxi from Hatton to Hiriketiyataxi
3h 38mRs 8,725–11,900Drive 137 km
cheapest- Drive from Kandy to Hiriketiyacar 137 km
2h 38mRs 6,165–8,904Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Kandy to Nuwara Eliyabus
- Take the taxi from Nuwara Eliya to Hiriketiyataxi
4h 21mRs 10,829–14,097Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Hiriketiyataxi 137 km
2h 38mRs 15,000–18,000Mini Bus, bus
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
- Take the bus from Ella to Balangodabus Badulla-Colombo / ...
6h 21mRs 14,316–16,510
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Hiriketiya is to drive which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Hiriketiya is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Hiriketiya. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Balangoda via Ella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Kandy and Hiriketiya is 134 km. The road distance is 137 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Hiriketiya without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 38m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 12000.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Kandy to Hiriketiya, including transfers.
Kandy to Hiriketiya bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Hiriketiya bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, arrive at Ella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Hiriketiya is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Kandy to Hiriketiya.
There are 200+ hotels available in Hiriketiya.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Hiriketiya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kandy to Hiriketiya via Ella, Ella, and Balangoda in around 6h 21m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,500–18,000
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
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
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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