There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Kiribathgoda by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
2h 39mRs 4,374–6,772Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kiribathgodabus Trincomalee-Colombo
3h 20mRs 2,511–2,730Drive 103 km
- Drive from Kandy to Kiribathgodacar 103 km
1h 43mRs 4,628–6,685Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Kiribathgodataxi 103 km
1h 43mRs 28,000–34,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Kiribathgoda is to bus which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 2800 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Kiribathgoda is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Kiribathgoda. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Kiribathgoda via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Kiribathgoda. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
The distance between Kandy and Kiribathgoda is 131 km. The road distance is 103 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Kiribathgoda without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Kandy to Kiribathgoda, including transfers.
Kandy to Kiribathgoda bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Kiribathgoda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Kiribathgoda is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 2800 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Kiribathgoda, 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 Kiribathgoda via Ambepussa in around 3h 20m.
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Estimated price
- Rs 28,000–34,000
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 Kiribathgoda bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Kandy to Kiribathgoda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Kiribathgoda is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Kandy to Kiribathgoda.
There are 1724+ hotels available in Kiribathgoda.