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How to get fromKandy to THOPPURby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Kandy to THOPPUR by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train Badulla / ...
    2. Take the bus from Polgahawela to Palampoddarubus bus
    6h 41m
    Rs 6,209–8,976

  2. Bus via Dambulla

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambullabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Trincomaleebus bus
    11h 12m
    Rs 5,596–9,101

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train Badulla / ...
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Mollipothanatrain train Colombo- Trincomalee
    8h 40m
    Rs 6,109–10,376

  4. Drive 187 km

    1. Drive from Kandy to THOPPURcar car 187 km
    3h 19m
    Rs 8,472–12,238

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kandy to THOPPURtaxi taxi 187 km
    3h 19m
    Rs 20,000–25,000

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from Warakapola to Trincomaleebus bus
    8h 14m
    Rs 7,611–9,530

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 254.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 41m

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 to THOPPUR via Ambepussa, Warakapola, and Trincomalee in around 8h 14m.

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