There are 4 ways to get from Kekirawa to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Dambulla to Ambepussabus Trincomalee-Colombo
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
3h 55mRs 3,749–4,294Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kekirawa to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
4h 40mRs 2,698–6,252Drive 92.9 km
- Drive from Kekirawa to Kandycar 92.9 km
1h 38mRs 4,221–6,096Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kekirawa to Kandytaxi 92.9 km
1h 38mRs 5,000–6,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kekirawa to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 6500 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Kekirawa to Kandy is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kekirawa to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Dambulla and arriving at Kandy via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Kekirawa to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Kekirawa and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Kekirawa and Kandy is 168 km. The road distance is 92.9 km.
The best way to get from Kekirawa to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 4300.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Kekirawa to Kandy, including transfers.
Kekirawa to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Dambulla station.
Kekirawa to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kekirawa station.
The best way to get from Kekirawa to Kandy is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 4300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 6500 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Kekirawa, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Kekirawa to Kandy via Dambulla and Ambepussa in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kekirawa to Kandy via Kekirawa and Polgahawela in around 4h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kekirawa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
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
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- 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
- 1h 38m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,000–6,500
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kekirawa to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Kekirawa to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kekirawa to Kandy is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Kekirawa to Kandy.
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