There are 3 ways to get from Kandy to Pilessa by train, taxi, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Pilessa is to drive which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2300 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Pilessa is to drive which takes 34 min and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 2300.
The distance between Kandy and Pilessa is 55 km. The road distance is 34.7 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Pilessa without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 31m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4200.
It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Kandy to Pilessa, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Pilessa is 35 km. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Kandy to Pilessa.
There are 236+ hotels available in Pilessa.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Pilessa, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Kandy to Pilessa. However, you can take the train to Rambukkana then take the taxi to Pilessa. Alternatively, you can drive from Kandy to Pilessa in around 34 min.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Rambukkana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–3,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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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