There are 6 ways to get from Kandy to Makumbura (Station) by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
2h 48mRs 6,274–9,472Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Makumburabus Ex 1-41
4h 37mRs 526–2,931Drive 118.7 km
- Drive from Kandy to Makumbura (Station)car 118.7 km
1h 54mRs 5,356–7,736Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Makumbura (Station)taxi 118.7 km
1h 54mRs 32,000–39,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Kandy to Fort Stationtrain Kandy / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Makumburabus Ex 1-41
4h 21mRs 1,406–5,474Bus via Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
- Take the bus from Colombo City to Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centrebus
4h 42m
Kandy to Makumbura (Station) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Makumbura (Station) is to bus which costs Rs. 500 - Rs. 3000 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Makumbura (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Makumbura (Station). However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Makumbura via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Makumbura (Station). However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Kandy and Makumbura (Station) is 138 km. The road distance is 118.7 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Makumbura (Station) without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Kandy to Makumbura (Station), including transfers.
Kandy to Makumbura (Station) bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Kandy to Makumbura (Station) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Makumbura (Station) is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 500 - Rs. 3000 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Makumbura (Station), 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 Makumbura via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 4h 37m.
- 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 Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 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
- 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
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Makumbura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 130–150
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 130–150
- Semi Lux
- Rs 130–190
- Super Lux
- Rs 240–310
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Makumbura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 130–150
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 130–150
- Semi Lux
- Rs 130–190
- Super Lux
- Rs 240–310
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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Makumbura
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Makumbura
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 112 264 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- airport.lk
Bus from Colombo City to Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- airport.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Estimated price
- Rs 32,000–39,000
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 Makumbura (Station) bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Kandy to Makumbura (Station) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Makumbura (Station) is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Kandy to Makumbura (Station).
There are 1454+ hotels available in Makumbura (Station).