There are 4 ways to get from Kankesanthurai Station to Kandy by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kankesanturai to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
7h 58mRs 2,579–6,165Bus
- Take the bus from Tellippalai to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
10h 9mRs 4,140–5,919Drive 328.3 km
- Drive from Kankesanthurai Station to Kandycar 328.3 km
5h 36mRs 14,437–20,853Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kankesanthurai Station to Kandytaxi 328.3 km
5h 36mRs 23,000–28,000
Kankesanthurai Station to Kandy by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kankesanthurai Station to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 7h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Kankesanthurai Station to Kandy is to drive which takes 5h 36m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kankesanthurai Station to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Tellippalai and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Kankesanthurai Station to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Kankesanturai and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
The distance between Kankesanthurai Station and Kandy is 387 km. The road distance is 328.3 km.
The best way to get from Kankesanthurai Station to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Kankesanthurai Station to Kandy, including transfers.
Kankesanthurai Station to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Tellippalai station.
Kankesanthurai Station to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kankesanturai station.
The best way to get from Kankesanthurai Station to Kandy is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 6000 and takes 10h 9m.
What companies run services between Kankesanthurai Station, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kankesanturai to Kandy via Polgahawela in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kankesanturai to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Tellipallai, Tellippalai, and Nittambuwa in around 10h 9m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kankesanturai to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Polgahawela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Tellippalai to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- 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
- 5h 36m
- Estimated price
- Rs 23,000–28,000
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Kankesanthurai Station to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Kankesanthurai Station to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kankesanthurai Station to Kandy is 328 km. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Kankesanthurai Station to Kandy.
There are 1428+ hotels available in Kandy.