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How to get fromKandy to Pattipolaby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kandy to Nuwara Eliyabus bus
    2h 51m
    Rs 1,372–1,696
  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kandy to Pattipolatrain train Colombo / ...
    4h 6m
    Rs 1,200–3,000
  3. Drive  91.6 km

    1. Drive from Kandy to Pattipolacar car 91.6 km
    1h 41m
    Rs 4,118–5,947
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Pattipolataxi taxi 91.6 km
    1h 41m
    Rs 6,500–8,000

Kandy to Pattipola by train

Calendar20Weekly Trains
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
TicketRs 1,200Cheapest Price
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Comparing Your Travel Options

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Pattipola, Uva, Sri Lanka?

National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 270–300 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Pattipola 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 6m.

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