There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Nikaweratiya by train, car, taxi, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Maho Junctiontrain Colombo / ...
3h 42mRs 3,509–7,176Drive 83.5 km
- Drive from Kandy to Nikaweratiyacar 83.5 km
1h 27mRs 3,793–5,479Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Nikaweratiyataxi 83.5 km
1h 27mRs 4,300–5,500Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
- Take the taxi from Ambepussa to Nikaweratiyataxi
2h 38mRs 3,811–4,530
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Nikaweratiya is to bus and taxi which costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 4600 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Nikaweratiya is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Nikaweratiya. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Maho Junction via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Kandy and Nikaweratiya is 132 km. The road distance is 83.5 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Nikaweratiya without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Kandy to Nikaweratiya, including transfers.
Kandy to Nikaweratiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Nikaweratiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Nikaweratiya is 83 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Kandy to Nikaweratiya.
There are six+ hotels available in Nikaweratiya.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Nikaweratiya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Nikaweratiya via Polgahawela and Maho in around 3h 42m.
- 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 Polgahawela to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 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
- 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
- 1h 23m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,600–5,500
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
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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