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How to get fromKandy to Paradeniyaby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Paradeniya by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

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    1. Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus bus 17
    2. Take the taxi from Ambepussa to Paradeniyataxi taxi
    1h 50m
    Rs 1,411–1,830

  2. Drive  64.7 km

    1. Drive from Kandy to Paradeniyacar car 64.7 km
    1h 10m
    Rs 2,847–4,112

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Paradeniyataxi taxi 64.7 km
    1h 10m
    Rs 4,600–5,500

  4. Bus, taxi via Kegalle

    1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Kegallebus bus Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Kegalle to Paradeniyataxi taxi
    2h 1m
    Rs 1,650–2,063

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  • Distance: 77.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Paradeniya, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Kandy to Paradeniya. However, you can take the bus to Ambepussa then take the taxi to Paradeniya. Alternatively, you can drive from Kandy to Paradeniya in around 1h 10m.

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