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How to get fromKandy to Katukurundaby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Katukurunda by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain train Kandy / ...
    2. Take the train from Maradana to Kalutara Southtrain train Maradana
    4h 28m
    Rs 2,774–6,242

  2. Bus via Colombo

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus Kandy
    2. Take the bus from Colombo to Kalutarabus bus
    4h 56m
    Rs 1,496–1,891

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kandy to Panadurabus bus 17
    4h 50m
    Rs 2,498–2,941

  4. Drive 153.2 km

    1. Drive from Kandy to Katukurundacar car 153.2 km
    2h 26m
    Rs 6,981–10,084

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Katukurundataxi taxi 153.2 km
    2h 26m
    Rs 7,500–9,500

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kandy to Katukurunda.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 166.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Katukurunda, Western, Sri Lanka?

You can take a train from Kandy to Katukurunda via Maradana and Kalutara South in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy to Panadura every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 490–550 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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