There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Hortonplains by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kandy to Nuwara Eliyabus
3h 3mRs 1,872–2,296Train
- Take the train from Kandy to Ohiyatrain Colombo / ...
4h 31mRs 1,925–3,822Drive 101.8 km
- Drive from Kandy to Hortonplainscar 101.8 km
1h 52mRs 4,575–6,608Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Hortonplainstaxi 101.8 km
1h 52mRs 7,000–9,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Hortonplains is to bus which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2300 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Hortonplains is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Hortonplains. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Nuwara Eliya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Hortonplains. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Ohiya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Kandy and Hortonplains is 104 km. The road distance is 101.8 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Hortonplains without a car is to bus which takes 3h 3m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2300.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Kandy to Hortonplains, including transfers.
Kandy to Hortonplains bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Hortonplains train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Hortonplains is to bus which takes 3h 3m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900 and takes 4h 31m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Hortonplains, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 270–300 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Ohiya 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Ohiya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Nuwara Eliya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 52m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,000–9,000
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 Hortonplains bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nuwara Eliya station.
Kandy to Hortonplains train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ohiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Hortonplains is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Kandy to Hortonplains.
There are 2130+ hotels available in Hortonplains.