What is the cheapest way to get from Kandy to Maradana?

The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Maradana is to bus which costs Rs. 390 - Rs. 440 and takes 4h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kandy to Maradana?

The fastest way to get from Kandy to Maradana is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.

Is there a direct bus between Kandy and Maradana?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station station and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Kandy and Maradana?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kandy and arriving at Maradana. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 26m.

How far is it from Kandy to Maradana?

The distance between Kandy and Maradana is 119 km. The road distance is 113.4 km.

How do I travel from Kandy to Maradana without a car?

The best way to get from Kandy to Maradana without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000.

How long does it take to get from Kandy to Maradana?

The train from Kandy to Maradana takes 2h 26m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Kandy to Maradana bus from?

Kandy to Maradana bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kandy to Maradana train from?

Kandy to Maradana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.

Train or bus from Kandy to Maradana?

The best way to get from Kandy to Maradana is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 390 - Rs. 440 and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Kandy to Maradana bus arrive?

Kandy to Maradana bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Kandy to Maradana train arrive?

Kandy to Maradana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.

Can I drive from Kandy to Maradana?

Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Maradana is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Kandy to Maradana.

Where can I stay near Maradana?

There are 1420+ hotels available in Maradana.

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There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Maradana by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
2h 26m
Rs 1,200–3,000
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Colombo
4h 10m
Rs 390–440
Drive 113.4 km
1. Drive from Kandy to Maradanacar 113.4 km
1h 55m
Rs 5,119–7,394
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Maradanataxi 113.4 km
1h 55m
Rs 31,000–37,000

Kandy to Maradana by train

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2h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 119.2 km
Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Maradana, 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, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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