There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Medirigiriya Vatadage by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Galoyabus
5h 20mRs 3,459–5,776Train
- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Hingurakgodatrain Colombo
5h 52mRs 3,509–7,276Drive 133.7 km
- Drive from Kandy to Medirigiriya Vatadagecar 133.7 km
2h 22mRs 6,031–8,711Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Medirigiriya Vatadagetaxi 133.7 km
2h 22mRs 6,500–8,000Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
- Take the bus from Warakapola to Galoyabus
6h 36mRs 4,661–5,630
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Medirigiriya Vatadage is to train and bus which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Medirigiriya Vatadage is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Medirigiriya Vatadage. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Galoya via Ambepussa and Warakapola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Medirigiriya Vatadage. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Hingurakgoda via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Kandy and Medirigiriya Vatadage is 186 km. The road distance is 133.7 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Medirigiriya Vatadage without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 20m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Kandy to Medirigiriya Vatadage, including transfers.
Kandy to Medirigiriya Vatadage bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Medirigiriya Vatadage train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Medirigiriya Vatadage is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 36m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Medirigiriya Vatadage, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Medirigiriya Vatadage via Polgahawela and Hingurakgoda in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy to Medirigiriya Vatadage via Ambepussa, Warakapola, and Galoya in around 6h 36m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
Train from Polgahawela to Hingurakgoda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Polgahawela to Galoya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Warakapola to Galoya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,500–8,000
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 Medirigiriya Vatadage bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Kandy to Medirigiriya Vatadage train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Medirigiriya Vatadage is 134 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Kandy to Medirigiriya Vatadage.
There are 102+ hotels available in Medirigiriya Vatadage.