There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Minneriya 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 Hingurakgodatrain Colombo
5h 38mRs 2,949–6,526Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus Colombo
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Habaranabus
6h 34mRs 2,525–3,199Drive 119.1 km
- Drive from Kandy to Minneriyacar 119.1 km
2hRs 5,357–7,738Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Minneriyataxi 119.1 km
2hRs 8,500–11,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Minneriya is to bus which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3200 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Minneriya is to drive which takes 2h and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Minneriya. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Habarana via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Minneriya. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Hingurakgoda via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Kandy and Minneriya is 223 km. The road distance is 119.1 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Minneriya without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Kandy to Minneriya, including transfers.
Kandy to Minneriya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Kandy to Minneriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Minneriya is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3200 and takes 6h 34m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Minneriya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Minneriya via Polgahawela and Hingurakgoda in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Minneriya via Nittambuwa and Habarana in around 6h 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 Hingurakgoda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,500–11,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Kandy to Minneriya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Kandy to Minneriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Minneriya is 119 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Kandy to Minneriya.
There are 892+ hotels available in Minneriya.