There are 4 ways to get from Kankesanturai 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 Kankesanturai to Kurunegalabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
8h 50mRs 5,050–5,364Drive 329.3 km
- Drive from Kankesanturai to Kandycar 329.3 km
5h 54mRs 14,965–21,616Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kankesanturai to Kandytaxi 329.3 km
5h 54mRs 16,000–20,000
Kankesanturai to Kandy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kankesanturai to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 7h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Kankesanturai to Kandy is to drive which takes 5h 54m and costs Rs. 15000 - Rs. 22000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kankesanturai to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Kankesanturai and arriving at Kandy via Kurunegala and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Kankesanturai 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 Kankesanturai and Kandy is 387 km. The road distance is 329.3 km.
The best way to get from Kankesanturai 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 Kankesanturai to Kandy, including transfers.
Kankesanturai to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kankesanturai station.
Kankesanturai to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kankesanturai station.
The best way to get from Kankesanturai to Kandy is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 5400 and takes 8h 50m.
What companies run services between Kankesanturai, 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 bus from Kankesanturai to Kandy via Kurunegala and Ambepussa in around 8h 50m.
- 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 Kankesanturai to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- 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 54m
- 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
Kankesanturai to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Kankesanturai to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kankesanturai to Kandy is 329 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Kankesanturai to Kandy.
There are 1524+ hotels available in Kandy.