There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Kirindiwela by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
- Take the taxi from Ambepussa to Kirindiwelataxi
1h 54mRs 1,711–2,130Train
- Take the train from Kandy to Veyangodatrain Badulla / ...
2h 11mRs 2,242–4,224Drive 84.2 km
- Drive from Kandy to Kirindiwelacar 84.2 km
1h 32mRs 3,836–5,541Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Kirindiwelataxi 84.2 km
1h 32mRs 4,300–5,500Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
3hRs 3,311–3,730
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Kirindiwela is to bus and taxi which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2200 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Kirindiwela is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Kirindiwela. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Nittambuwa via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Kirindiwela. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Veyangoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Kandy and Kirindiwela is 84 km. The road distance is 84.2 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Kirindiwela without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 1h 54m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2200.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Kandy to Kirindiwela, including transfers.
Kandy to Kirindiwela bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Kirindiwela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Kirindiwela is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 3800 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Kirindiwela, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Veyangoda 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy to Ambepussa every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 210–230 and the journey takes 1h 19m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Veyangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
- 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
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
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,500–5,500
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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 Kirindiwela bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Kandy to Kirindiwela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Veyangoda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Kirindiwela is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Kandy to Kirindiwela.
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