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 to Ambepussabus 17
- Take the bus from Warakapola to Kankesanturaibus
9h 2mRs 5,111–5,530Drive 329.1 km
- Drive from Kandy to Kankesanturaicar 329.1 km
5h 54mRs 14,959–21,608Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Kankesanturaitaxi 329.1 km
5h 54mRs 16,000–20,000
Kandy to Kankesanturai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Kankesanturai is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 8h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Kankesanturai is to drive which takes 5h 54m and costs Rs. 15000 - Rs. 22000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Kankesanturai. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Kankesanturai via Ambepussa and Warakapola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
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 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. 5100 - Rs. 5600 and takes 9h 2m.
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 to Kankesanturai via Ambepussa and Warakapola in around 9h 2m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Warakapola to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–20,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Kandy to Kankesanturai bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa 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 54m to drive from Kandy to Kankesanturai.
There are 249+ hotels available in Kankesanturai.