There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Rajagiriya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
2h 31mRs 2,474–4,572Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy to Nugegodabus 17
4h 4mRs 1,728–2,065Bus via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
3h 7mRs 2,096–2,531Drive 115.4 km
- Drive from Kandy to Rajagiriyacar 115.4 km
1h 57mRs 5,259–7,596Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Rajagiriyataxi 115.4 km
1h 57mRs 31,000–38,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Rajagiriya is to bus which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2100 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Rajagiriya is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Rajagiriya. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Rajagiriya. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Kandy and Rajagiriya is 124 km. The road distance is 115.4 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Rajagiriya without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4600.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Kandy to Rajagiriya, including transfers.
Kandy to Rajagiriya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Kandy to Rajagiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Rajagiriya is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4600. Alternatively, you can bus via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2600 and takes 3h 7m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Maradana every 3 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
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
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
Bus from Kandy to Nugegoda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 420–470
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 420–470
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Estimated price
- Rs 31,000–38,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Kandy to Rajagiriya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Kandy to Rajagiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Rajagiriya is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Kandy to Rajagiriya.
There are 1560+ hotels available in Rajagiriya.