There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Pidurangala Vihara by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Habaranatrain Colombo / ...
5h 9mRs 3,259–6,976Train, bus
- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Habaranabus Colombo-Trincomalee
5h 31mRs 4,459–6,576Drive 91.8 km
- Drive from Kandy to Pidurangala Viharacar 91.8 km
1h 41mRs 4,161–6,010Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Pidurangala Viharataxi 91.8 km
1h 41mRs 5,000–6,500Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
- Take the bus from Warakapola to Habaranabus
6h 2mRs 4,011–4,830
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Pidurangala Vihara is to train which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 7000 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Pidurangala Vihara is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Pidurangala Vihara. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Habarana via Ambepussa and Warakapola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Pidurangala Vihara. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Habarana via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Kandy and Pidurangala Vihara is 198 km. The road distance is 91.8 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Pidurangala Vihara without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Kandy to Pidurangala Vihara, including transfers.
Kandy to Pidurangala Vihara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Pidurangala Vihara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Pidurangala Vihara is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 4900 and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Pidurangala Vihara, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Pidurangala Vihara via Polgahawela and Habarana in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy to Pidurangala Vihara via Ambepussa, Warakapola, and Habarana in around 6h 2m.
- 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 Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Polgahawela to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Warakapola to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,000–6,500
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
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More Questions & Answers
Kandy to Pidurangala Vihara bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Kandy to Pidurangala Vihara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Pidurangala Vihara is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Kandy to Pidurangala Vihara.
There are 1077+ hotels available in Pidurangala Vihara.