There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Ranwala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Ranwala is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1500 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Ranwala is to drive which takes 40 min and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Ranwala. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Ambepussa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Ranwala. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Tismalpola via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
The distance between Kandy and Ranwala is 72 km. The road distance is 38.5 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Ranwala without a car is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1500.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Kandy to Ranwala, including transfers.
Kandy to Ranwala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Ranwala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Ranwala is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3800 and takes 1h 56m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Ranwala, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy to Ambepussa every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 210–230 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Tismalpola 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 43m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Tismalpola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [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
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,000–2,500
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 Ranwala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Kandy to Ranwala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Tismalpola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Ranwala is 38 km. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Kandy to Ranwala.
There are 120+ hotels available in Ranwala.