There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Ritigala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Kekirawa
best- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kekirawatrain Colombo / ...
4h 59mRs 3,709–7,476Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus Colombo
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Habaranabus
6h 42mRs 2,325–2,999Drive 112.8 km
- Drive from Kandy to Ritigalacar 112.8 km
2h 10mRs 5,064–7,314Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Ritigalataxi 112.8 km
2h 10mRs 8,000–10,000Train
- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Horiwilatrain Colombo / ...
6h 4mRs 3,109–6,776
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Ritigala is to bus which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3000 and takes 6h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Ritigala is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Ritigala. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Habarana via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Ritigala. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Kekirawa via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Kandy and Ritigala is 183 km. The road distance is 112.8 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Ritigala without a car is to train via Kekirawa which takes 4h 59m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Kandy to Ritigala, including transfers.
Kandy to Ritigala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Kandy to Ritigala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Ritigala is to train via Kekirawa which takes 4h 59m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3000 and takes 6h 42m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Ritigala, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Ritigala via Polgahawela and Kekirawa in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Ritigala via Nittambuwa and Habarana in around 6h 42m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- 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
Train from Polgahawela to Kekirawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- 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
Train from Polgahawela to Horiwila
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 270–300
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 270–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 310–430
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,000–10,000
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 Ritigala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Kandy to Ritigala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Ritigala is 113 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Kandy to Ritigala.
There are 761+ hotels available in Ritigala.