There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Thalawathugoda by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
2h 38mRs 4,274–6,672Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy to Malabebus 17
3h 52mRs 1,795–2,229Drive 117.5 km
- Drive from Kandy to Thalawathugodacar 117.5 km
1h 54mRs 5,179–7,480Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Thalawathugodataxi 117.5 km
1h 54mRs 32,000–39,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Thalawathugoda is to bus which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2300 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Thalawathugoda is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Thalawathugoda. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Malabe via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Thalawathugoda. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Kandy and Thalawathugoda is 130 km. The road distance is 117.5 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Thalawathugoda without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Kandy to Thalawathugoda, including transfers.
Kandy to Thalawathugoda bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Thalawathugoda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Thalawathugoda is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2300 and takes 3h 52m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Thalawathugoda, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Maradana every 3 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy to Malabe every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–430 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy to Malabe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–430
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 390–430
- Semi Lux
- Rs 460–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Estimated price
- Rs 32,000–39,000
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 Thalawathugoda bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Malabe station.
Kandy to Thalawathugoda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Thalawathugoda is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Kandy to Thalawathugoda.
There are 1369+ hotels available in Thalawathugoda.