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 Kurunegalabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
9h 51mRs 6,180–8,199Drive 329.9 km
- Drive from Kankesanthurai Station to Kandycar 329.9 km
5h 53mRs 14,942–21,583Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kankesanthurai Station to Kandytaxi 329.9 km
5h 53mRs 16,000–20,000
Kankesanthurai Station to Kandy by train
Questions & Answers
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 53m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 22000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kankesanthurai Station to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Tellippalai and arriving at Kandy via Kurunegala and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.
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 329.9 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. 6000 - Rs. 8500 and takes 9h 51m.
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 via Tellipallai, Tellippalai, Kurunegala, and Ambepussa in around 9h 51m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kankesanturai to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- 3 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Tellippalai to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,500–2,650
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,500–2,650
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- 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
- 5h 53m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–20,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Kankesanthurai Station to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kurunegala 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 330 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Kankesanthurai Station to Kandy.
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