There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Madurankuliya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
- Take the bus from Technical Junction to Palavi Junctionbus
6h 53mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Palavitrain Colombo
8h 49mRs 3,574–8,872Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
- Take the bus from Pettah to Palavi Junctionbus
7h 30mDrive 126 km
- Drive from Kandy to Madurankuliyacar 126 km
2h 26mRs 5,725–8,269Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Madurankuliyataxi 126 km
2h 26mRs 6,000–8,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Madurankuliya is to train which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 9000 and takes 8h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Madurankuliya is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Madurankuliya. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Palavi Junction via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Madurankuliya. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Madurankuliya via Colombo Fort and Palavi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
The distance between Kandy and Madurankuliya is 261 km. The road distance is 126 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Madurankuliya without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 53m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Kandy to Madurankuliya, including transfers.
Kandy to Madurankuliya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Kandy to Madurankuliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Madurankuliya is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 9000 and takes 8h 49m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Madurankuliya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Madurankuliya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Pettah, Palavi Junction, and Palavi in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kandy to Madurankuliya via Colombo Fort and Palavi in around 8h 49m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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
Train from Kandy to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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
Train from Colombo Fort to Palavi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Technical Junction to Palavi Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Pettah to Palavi Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,000–8,000
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 Madurankuliya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Kandy to Madurankuliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Madurankuliya is 126 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Kandy to Madurankuliya.
There are 26+ hotels available in Madurankuliya.