There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Kelaniya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
2h 38mRs 4,074–6,372Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy to Kaduwelabus 17
3h 45mRs 2,576–3,109Bus via Ambepussa
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kiribathgodabus Trincomalee-Colombo
3h 27mRs 3,711–4,230Drive 106.8 km
- Drive from Kandy to Kelaniyacar 106.8 km
1h 49mRs 4,805–6,940Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Kelaniyataxi 106.8 km
1h 49mRs 29,000–35,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Kelaniya is to bus which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3200 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Kelaniya is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Kelaniya. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Kiribathgoda via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Kelaniya. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Kandy and Kelaniya is 130 km. The road distance is 106.8 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Kelaniya without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Kandy to Kelaniya, including transfers.
Kandy to Kelaniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Kelaniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Kelaniya is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus via Ambepussa, which costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 4300 and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Kelaniya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Maradana every 3 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy to Kelaniya via Ambepussa and Kiribathgoda in around 3h 27m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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
Bus from Kandy to Kaduwela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 370–410
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 370–410
- Semi Lux
- Rs 440–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 800–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Estimated price
- Rs 29,000–35,000
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 Kelaniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Kandy to Kelaniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Kelaniya is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Kandy to Kelaniya.
There are 1634+ hotels available in Kelaniya.