There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Kekirawa 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 to Kekirawatrain Colombo / ...
4h 28mRs 2,699–6,236Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
- Take the bus from Warakapola to Dambullabus
5h 14mDrive 92.7 km
- Drive from Kandy to Kekirawacar 92.7 km
1h 38mRs 4,138–5,977Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Kekirawataxi 92.7 km
1h 38mRs 6,500–8,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Kekirawa is to train which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 6500 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Kekirawa is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Kekirawa. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Dambulla via Ambepussa and Warakapola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Kekirawa. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Kekirawa via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Kandy and Kekirawa is 165 km. The road distance is 92.7 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Kekirawa without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Kandy to Kekirawa, including transfers.
Kandy to Kekirawa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Kekirawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Kekirawa is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Kekirawa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Kekirawa via Polgahawela and Kekirawa in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy to Kekirawa via Ambepussa, Warakapola, and Dambulla in around 5h 14m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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 to Kekirawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Warakapola to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,500–8,000
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 Kekirawa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Kandy to Kekirawa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Kekirawa is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Kandy to Kekirawa.
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