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
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Nittambuwabus Trincomalee-Colombo
2h 47mRs 2,851–3,140Drive 78.6 km
- Drive from Kandy to Thihariyacar 78.6 km
1h 19mRs 3,509–5,068Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Thihariyataxi 78.6 km
1h 19mRs 5,500–7,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Thihariya is to train which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3400 and takes 1h 55m.
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 to Thihariya. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Nittambuwa via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
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 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. 2800 - Rs. 3200 and takes 2h 47m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Thihariya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Veyangoda 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy to Thihariya via Ambepussa and Nittambuwa in around 2h 47m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Veyangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Ambepussa to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- Superline Travels
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Kandy to Thihariya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa 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 579+ hotels available in Thihariya.