There are 6 ways to get from Kandy to Kinniya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Palampoddarubus
6h 18mRs 4,009–6,376Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to China Baytrain Colombo- Trincomalee
8h 45mRs 3,359–7,076Drive 174.3 km
- Drive from Kandy to Kinniyacar 174.3 km
2h 59mRs 7,944–11,474Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Kinniyataxi 174.3 km
2h 59mRs 19,000–23,000Train, bus via Thambalagamuwa
- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Thambalagamuwabus Colombo-Trincomalee
7h 10mRs 5,209–7,576Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
- Take the bus from Warakapola to Palampoddarubus
7h 35mRs 5,211–6,330
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Kinniya is to train which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 7500 and takes 8h 45m.
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 to Kinniya. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Palampoddaru via Ambepussa and Warakapola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
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. 4000 - Rs. 6500.
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 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. 3300 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6500 and takes 7h 35m.
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 to Kinniya via Ambepussa, Warakapola, and Palampoddaru in around 7h 35m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 Warakapola to Palampoddaru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Polgahawela to Thambalagamuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–23,000
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 Kinniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa 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 454+ hotels available in Kinniya.