There are 6 ways to get from Kandy to Payagala South by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Kalutara South
best- Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
- Take the train from Maradana to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
4h 33mRs 3,674–7,372Bus via Colombo
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
- Take the bus from Colombo to Kalutarabus
5h 1mRs 2,296–2,931Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy to Panadurabus 17
4h 55mRs 2,998–3,641Drive 157.6 km
- Drive from Kandy to Payagala Southcar 157.6 km
2h 31mRs 7,093–10,245Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Payagala Southtaxi 157.6 km
2h 31mRs 14,000–17,000Train
- Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
- Take the train from Maradana to Beruwalatrain Maradana
4h 57mRs 3,474–7,072
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Payagala South is to bus via Colombo which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3000 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Payagala South is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Payagala South. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Panadura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Payagala South. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Kalutara South via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Kandy and Payagala South is 171 km. The road distance is 157.6 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Payagala South without a car is to train via Kalutara South which takes 4h 33m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Kandy to Payagala South, including transfers.
Kandy to Payagala South bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Payagala South train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Payagala South is to train via Kalutara South which takes 4h 33m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 3700 and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Payagala South, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Payagala South via Maradana and Kalutara South in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy to Panadura every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 490–550 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- 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 Maradana to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- 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 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 Maradana to Beruwala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy to Panadura
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 490–550
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 490–550
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–850
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,400
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–17,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Kandy to Payagala South bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Panadura station.
Kandy to Payagala South train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Payagala South is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Kandy to Payagala South.
There are 840+ hotels available in Payagala South.