There are 4 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 1,728–2,065Drive 115.4 km
- Drive from Kandy to Rajagiriyacar 115.4 km
1h 57mRs 5,204–7,516Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Rajagiriyataxi 115.4 km
1h 57mRs 31,000–38,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
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. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Rajagiriya. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Nugegoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
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 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, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2100 and takes 4h 4m.
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 to Nugegoda every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 420–470 and the journey takes 3h 58m.
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy to Nugegoda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 420–470
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Kandy to Rajagiriya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nugegoda 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 1493+ hotels available in Rajagiriya.