There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Kurunegala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kurunegalatrain Colombo / ...
2h 40mRs 2,309–5,776Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus Colombo
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kurunegalabus
4h 34mRs 1,075–1,399Drive 42 km
- Drive from Kandy to Kurunegalacar 42 km
41 minRs 1,891–2,731Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Kurunegalataxi 42 km
41 minRs 3,000–3,600Bus via Veyangoda
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus Colombo
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kurunegalabus Colombo-Trincomalee
4h 54mRs 2,575–2,899
Kandy to Kurunegala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Kurunegala is to bus which costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1400 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Kurunegala is to drive which takes 41 min and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Kurunegala. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Kurunegala via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Kurunegala. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Kurunegala via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Kandy and Kurunegala is 68 km. The road distance is 42 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Kurunegala without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Kandy to Kurunegala, including transfers.
Kandy to Kurunegala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Kandy to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Kurunegala is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1000 - Rs. 1400 and takes 4h 34m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Kurunegala, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Kurunegala via Polgahawela in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Kurunegala via Nittambuwa in around 4h 34m.
- 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 Polgahawela to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- 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
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
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,000–3,600
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 Kurunegala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Kandy to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Kurunegala is 42 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Kandy to Kurunegala.
There are 104+ hotels available in Kurunegala.