There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Kollupitiya 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 via Maradana
best- Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
3h 33mRs 1,200–3,000Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus Colombo
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kollupitiyabus
4h 40mDrive 116 km
- Drive from Kandy to Kollupitiyacar 116 km
1h 58mRs 5,222–7,542Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Kollupitiyataxi 116 km
1h 58mRs 31,000–38,000Train
- Take the train from Kandy to Fort Stationtrain Kandy / ...
3h 46mRs 1,200–3,000
Kandy to Kollupitiya by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Kollupitiya is to train via Maradana which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Kollupitiya is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Kollupitiya. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Kollupitiya via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Kollupitiya. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Kandy and Kollupitiya is 123 km. The road distance is 116 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Kollupitiya without a car is to train via Maradana which takes 3h 33m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Kandy to Kollupitiya, including transfers.
Kandy to Kollupitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Kandy to Kollupitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Kollupitiya is to train via Maradana which takes 3h 33m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Kollupitiya, 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 Good Shed Bus Station to Kollupitiya via Nittambuwa in around 4h 40m.
- 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
Train from Kandy to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- 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 Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 270–300
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 270–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 310–430
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Estimated price
- Rs 31,000–38,000
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 Kollupitiya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Kandy to Kollupitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Kollupitiya is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Kandy to Kollupitiya.
There are 1433+ hotels available in Kollupitiya.