There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Thotalagala, Haputale by bus, train, 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.
Mini Bus
best- Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
3h 57mRs 14,245–16,674Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kandy to Haputaletrain Colombo / ...
5hRs 1,790–3,644Drive 122.3 km
- Drive from Kandy to Thotalagala, Haputalecar 122.3 km
2h 16mRs 5,518–7,970Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Thotalagala, Haputaletaxi 122.3 km
2h 16mRs 15,000–18,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Thotalagala, Haputale is to train which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3700 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Thotalagala, Haputale is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Thotalagala, Haputale. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Ella via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Thotalagala, Haputale. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Haputale via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Kandy and Thotalagala, Haputale is 155 km. The road distance is 122.3 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Thotalagala, Haputale without a car is to Mini Bus which takes 3h 57m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 17000.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Kandy to Thotalagala, Haputale, including transfers.
Kandy to Thotalagala, Haputale bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Thotalagala, Haputale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Thotalagala, Haputale is to Mini Bus which takes 3h 57m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 17000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3700 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Thotalagala, Haputale, Sri Lanka?
Tuktukdude Lesiure operates a bus from Kandy to Ella twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 12,875 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Magical Srilanka also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Haputale 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 54m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Haputale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,875
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,145
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–18,000
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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Why you should take the train in the US, Getting around the Cyclades, and How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Kandy to Thotalagala, Haputale bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, arrive at Ella station.
Kandy to Thotalagala, Haputale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Haputale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Thotalagala, Haputale is 122 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Kandy to Thotalagala, Haputale.
There are 1603+ hotels available in Thotalagala, Haputale.