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 Hakgalabus
3h 25mRs 2,137–2,708Train
cheapest- 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 4,625–6,681Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Hortonplainstaxi 101.8 km
1h 52mRs 5,000–6,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Hortonplains is to train which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3900 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Hortonplains is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Hortonplains. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Hakgala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
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 107 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 25m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2800.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Kandy to Hortonplains, including transfers.
Kandy to Hortonplains bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, 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 25m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2800. 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?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Kandy to Hakgala once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,200 and the journey takes 3h. 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
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Ohiya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kandy to Hakgala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,000–6,500
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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More Questions & Answers
Kandy to Hortonplains bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Hakgala 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.
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