There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Kankesanturai 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 Junction to Kankesanturaitrain Colombo / ...
8h 9mRs 2,509–6,176Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus Colombo
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kankesanturaibus
9h 20mRs 2,975–3,099Drive 329.2 km
- Drive from Kandy to Kankesanturaicar 329.2 km
5h 52mRs 14,761–21,321Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Kankesanturaitaxi 329.2 km
5h 52mRs 23,000–28,000
Kandy to Kankesanturai by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Kankesanturai is to bus which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3100 and takes 9h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Kankesanturai is to drive which takes 5h 52m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 22000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Kankesanturai. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Kankesanturai via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Kankesanturai. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Kankesanturai via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
The distance between Kandy and Kankesanturai is 388 km. The road distance is 329.1 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Kankesanturai without a car is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Kandy to Kankesanturai, including transfers.
Kandy to Kankesanturai bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Kandy to Kankesanturai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Kankesanturai is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3100 and takes 9h 20m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Kankesanturai, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Kankesanturai via Polgahawela Junction in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Kankesanturai via Nittambuwa in around 9h 20m.
- 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 Junction to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- 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
- 5h 52m
- Estimated price
- Rs 23,000–28,000
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 Kankesanturai bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Kandy to Kankesanturai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Kankesanturai is 329 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Kandy to Kankesanturai.
There are 249+ hotels available in Kankesanturai.