There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Thihariya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Veyangodatrain Badulla / ...
1h 55mRs 1,612–3,374Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus Colombo
2h 34mRs 615–709Drive 78.6 km
- Drive from Kandy to Thihariyacar 78.6 km
1h 19mRs 3,536–5,108Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Thihariyataxi 78.6 km
1h 19mRs 5,500–7,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Thihariya is to bus which costs Rs. 600 - Rs. 750 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Thihariya is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Thihariya. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Nittambuwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Thihariya. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Veyangoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
The distance between Kandy and Thihariya is 88 km. The road distance is 78.6 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Thihariya without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3400.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Kandy to Thihariya, including transfers.
Kandy to Thihariya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Kandy to Thihariya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Thihariya is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 600 - Rs. 750 and takes 2h 34m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Thihariya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Veyangoda every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwa every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 270–300 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Veyangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 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 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
- 1h 19m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–7,000
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 Thihariya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Kandy to Thihariya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Veyangoda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Thihariya is 79 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Kandy to Thihariya.
There are 577+ hotels available in Thihariya.