There are 6 ways to get from Kandy to THOPPUR by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Palampoddarubus
6h 41mRs 4,809–7,276Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus Colombo
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Trincomaleebus
8h 40mRs 3,975–4,999Train
- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Mollipothanatrain Colombo- Trincomalee
8h 40mRs 4,809–8,876Drive 187 km
- Drive from Kandy to THOPPURcar 187 km
3h 19mRs 8,225–11,880Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to THOPPURtaxi 187 km
3h 19mRs 13,000–16,000Bus via Veyangoda
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus Colombo
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Trincomaleebus Colombo-Trincomalee
10h 7mRs 5,075–6,499
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to THOPPUR is to bus which costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 5000 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to THOPPUR is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to THOPPUR. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Trincomalee via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to THOPPUR. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Mollipothana via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
The distance between Kandy and THOPPUR is 255 km. The road distance is 187 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to THOPPUR without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 41m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Kandy to THOPPUR, including transfers.
Kandy to THOPPUR bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Kandy to THOPPUR train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to THOPPUR is to train which takes 8h 40m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 5000 and takes 8h 40m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and THOPPUR, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to THOPPUR via Polgahawela and Mollipothana in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to THOPPUR via Nittambuwa and Trincomalee in around 8h 40m.
- 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 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 Mollipothana
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Polgahawela to Palampoddaru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nittambuwa to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- 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
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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Nittambuwa to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,000–2,800
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–16,000
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 THOPPUR bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Kandy to THOPPUR train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to THOPPUR is 187 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Kandy to THOPPUR.
There are 144+ hotels available in THOPPUR.