There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Pannipitiya by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
2h 42mRs 5,374–7,872Train via Fort Station
cheapest- Take the train from Kandy to Fort Stationtrain Kandy / ...
4h 17mRs 3,576–5,474Drive 119.2 km
- Drive from Kandy to Pannipitiyacar 119.2 km
1h 56mRs 5,240–7,569Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Pannipitiyataxi 119.2 km
1h 56mRs 32,000–39,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Pannipitiya is to train via Fort Station which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 5500 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Pannipitiya is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Pannipitiya. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Kandy and Pannipitiya is 134 km. The road distance is 119.2 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Pannipitiya without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Kandy to Pannipitiya, including transfers.
Kandy to Pannipitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Pannipitiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Pannipitiya is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Kandy to Pannipitiya.
There are 1381+ hotels available in Pannipitiya.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Pannipitiya, 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.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Kandy to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Estimated price
- Rs 32,000–39,000
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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