There are 4 ways to get from Keppetipola to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from Keppetipola to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1800 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Keppetipola to Kandy is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Keppetipola to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Welimada and arriving at Kandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Keppetipola to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Ambewela and arriving at Kandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Keppetipola and Kandy is 105 km. The road distance is 91.8 km.
The best way to get from Keppetipola to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 3h 52m and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1800.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Keppetipola to Kandy, including transfers.
Keppetipola to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Welimada station.
Keppetipola to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ambewela station.
The best way to get from Keppetipola to Kandy is to bus which takes 3h 52m and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4200 and takes 4h 38m.
What companies run services between Keppetipola, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Welimada to Kandy twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 350–840 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ambewela to Kandy 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 21m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ambewela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Welimada to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 350–840
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 350–390
- Semi Lux
- Rs 410–600
- Super Lux
- Rs 750–1,000
- Seater
- Rs 810–840
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,500–8,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Keppetipola to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy station.
Keppetipola to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Keppetipola to Kandy is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Keppetipola to Kandy.
There are 1530+ hotels available in Kandy.