There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Thulhiriya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Thulhiriya is to bus which costs Rs. 600 - Rs. 750 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Thulhiriya is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Thulhiriya. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Ambepussa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Thulhiriya. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Alawwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Kandy and Thulhiriya is 60 km. The road distance is 56.9 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Thulhiriya without a car is to bus which takes 1h 23m and costs Rs. 600 - Rs. 750.
It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Kandy to Thulhiriya, including transfers.
Kandy to Thulhiriya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Thulhiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Thulhiriya is to bus which takes 1h 23m and costs Rs. 600 - Rs. 750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3300 and takes 2h 9m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Thulhiriya, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy to Ambepussa every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 210–230 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Alawwa 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 2h 6m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Alawwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,900–3,600
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 Thulhiriya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Kandy to Thulhiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Alawwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Thulhiriya is 57 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Kandy to Thulhiriya.
There are 111+ hotels available in Thulhiriya.