There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Nallur Kandaswamy temple 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 Junction to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
8h 12mRs 2,509–6,176Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
- Take the bus from Warakapola to Kachcheribus
8h 53mRs 5,061–5,530Drive 314.5 km
- Drive from Kandy to Nallur Kandaswamy templecar 314.5 km
5h 31mRs 14,188–20,494Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Nallur Kandaswamy templetaxi 314.5 km
5h 31mRs 15,000–19,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Nallur Kandaswamy temple is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 8h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Nallur Kandaswamy temple is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Nallur Kandaswamy temple. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Kachcheri via Ambepussa and Warakapola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Nallur Kandaswamy temple. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Jaffna via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
The distance between Kandy and Nallur Kandaswamy temple is 372 km. The road distance is 314.5 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Nallur Kandaswamy temple without a car is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Kandy to Nallur Kandaswamy temple, including transfers.
Kandy to Nallur Kandaswamy temple bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Nallur Kandaswamy temple train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Nallur Kandaswamy temple is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 5600 and takes 8h 53m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Nallur Kandaswamy temple, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Nallur Kandaswamy temple via Polgahawela Junction and Jaffna in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy to Nallur Kandaswamy temple via Ambepussa, Warakapola, and Kachcheri in around 8h 53m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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 Junction to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Warakapola to Kachcheri
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,650–2,800
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,650–2,800
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–19,000
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 Nallur Kandaswamy temple bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Kandy to Nallur Kandaswamy temple train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Nallur Kandaswamy temple is 314 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Kandy to Nallur Kandaswamy temple.
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