There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Kegalle by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Rambukkanatrain Badulla / ...
1h 20mRs 1,999–3,862Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
1h 36mRs 1,211–1,530Drive 37.3 km
- Drive from Kandy to Kegallecar 37.3 km
39 minRs 1,677–2,422Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Kegalletaxi 37.3 km
39 minRs 2,600–3,200
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Kegalle is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1600 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Kegalle is to drive which takes 39 min and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Ambepussa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Rambukkana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
The distance between Kandy and Kegalle is 50 km. The road distance is 37.3 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Kegalle without a car is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 3900.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Kandy to Kegalle, including transfers.
Kandy to Kegalle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Kegalle is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 3900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1600 and takes 1h 36m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Kegalle, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Rambukkana every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy to Ambepussa every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 210–230 and the journey takes 1h 19m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Rambukkana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,600–3,200
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 Kegalle bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Kandy to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Rambukkana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Kegalle is 37 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Kandy to Kegalle.
There are 123+ hotels available in Kegalle.