There are 6 ways to get from Kinniya to Haputale by train, plane, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, fly, taxi
best- Take the train from China Bay to Habaranatrain
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane GIU - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Haputaletaxi
5h 33mRs 25,916–110,123Train
cheapest- Take the train from China Bay to Polgahawelatrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Haputaletrain Colombo
12h 20mRs 3,466–7,223Bus
- Take the bus from Palampoddaru to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Haputalebus Colombo-Badulla / ...
10h 51mRs 5,048–6,343Bus, train
- Take the bus from Palampoddaru to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Haputaletrain Colombo
11h 21mRs 4,098–6,543Drive 258.2 km
- Drive from Kinniya to Haputalecar 258.2 km
5h 7mRs 11,728–16,940Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kinniya to Haputaletaxi 258.2 km
5h 7mRs 32,000–38,000
Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kinniya to Haputale is to train which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 7500 and takes 12h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Kinniya to Haputale is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kinniya to Haputale. However, there are services departing from Palampoddaru and arriving at Haputale via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Kinniya to Haputale. However, there are services departing from China Bay and arriving at Haputale via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
The distance between Kinniya and Haputale is 400 km. The road distance is 258.2 km.
The best way to get from Kinniya to Haputale without a car is to bus which takes 10h 51m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Kinniya to Haputale, including transfers.
Kinniya to Haputale bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Palampoddaru station.
Kinniya to Haputale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from China Bay station.
The best way to get from Kinniya to Haputale is to bus which takes 10h 51m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 7500 and takes 12h 20m.
What companies run services between Kinniya, Sri Lanka and Haputale, Uva, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Kinniya to Haputale via Palampoddaru, Colombo, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 10h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kinniya to Haputale via China Bay and Polgahawela in around 12h 20m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from China Bay to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 Haputale
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from China Bay to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Polgahawela to Haputale
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Palampoddaru to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,400
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Palampoddaru to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Haputale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–38,000
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Dilneth Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 99 78 656
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kinniya to Haputale bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Kinniya to Haputale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kinniya to Haputale is 258 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Kinniya to Haputale.
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