There are 6 ways to get from Kandy to Kinniya by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Palampoddarubus
6h 18mRs 3,309–5,576Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus Colombo
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Palampoddarubus
8h 1mRs 2,375–3,099Train
- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to China Baytrain Colombo- Trincomalee
8h 45mRs 3,059–6,676Drive 174.3 km
- Drive from Kandy to Kinniyacar 174.3 km
2h 59mRs 7,843–11,329Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Kinniyataxi 174.3 km
2h 59mRs 12,000–15,000Train, bus via Thambalagamuwa
- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Thambalagamuwabus Colombo-Trincomalee
7h 10mRs 4,609–6,876
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Kinniya is to bus which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 8h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Kinniya is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Kinniya. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Palampoddaru via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Kinniya. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at China Bay via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
The distance between Kandy and Kinniya is 234 km. The road distance is 174.3 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Kinniya without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 18m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Kandy to Kinniya, including transfers.
Kandy to Kinniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Kandy to Kinniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Kinniya is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 8h 1m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Kinniya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Kinniya via Polgahawela and China Bay in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Kinniya via Nittambuwa and Palampoddaru in around 8h 1m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- 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
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- 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
Train from Polgahawela to China Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Polgahawela to Palampoddaru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nittambuwa to Palampoddaru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–15,000
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 Kinniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Kandy to Kinniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Kinniya is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Kandy to Kinniya.
There are 412+ hotels available in Kinniya.