There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Rathmalana by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
- Take the train from Maradana to Ratmalanatrain Maradana
4h 13mRs 2,374–5,872Bus via Pettah
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
4h 39mRs 390–440Drive 125.9 km
- Drive from Kandy to Rathmalanacar 125.9 km
2h 10mRs 5,740–8,291Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Rathmalanataxi 125.9 km
2h 10mRs 34,000–41,000Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy to Panadurabus 17
6h 2mRs 490–550
Kandy to Rathmalana by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Rathmalana is to bus via Pettah which costs Rs. 390 - Rs. 440 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Rathmalana is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Rathmalana. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Ratmalana via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Rathmalana. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Ratmalana via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Kandy and Rathmalana is 135 km. The road distance is 125.9 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Rathmalana without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Kandy to Rathmalana, including transfers.
Kandy to Rathmalana bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Kandy to Rathmalana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Rathmalana is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus via Pettah, which costs Rs. 390 - Rs. 440 and takes 4h 39m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Rathmalana, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Ratmalana via Maradana in around 4h 13m. 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
Train from Maradana to Ratmalana
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- 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 Panadura
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 490–550
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 490–550
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–850
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Estimated price
- Rs 34,000–41,000
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 Rathmalana bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Kandy to Rathmalana train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Rathmalana is 126 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Kandy to Rathmalana.
There are 1485+ hotels available in Rathmalana.