There are 5 ways to get from Kinniya to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Thambalagamuwa to Ambepussabus Trincomalee-Colombo
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
5h 52mRs 4,253–4,872Train
cheapest- Take the train from China Bay to Polgahawelatrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
7h 19mRs 3,366–7,023Drive 174.4 km
- Drive from Kinniya to Kandycar 174.4 km
2h 58mRs 7,949–11,481Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kinniya to Kandytaxi 174.4 km
2h 58mRs 19,000–23,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Palampoddaru to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
6h 20mRs 3,998–6,343
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kinniya to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 7000 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Kinniya to Kandy is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kinniya to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Thambalagamuwa and arriving at Kandy via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Kinniya to Kandy. However, there are services departing from China Bay and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between Kinniya and Kandy is 251 km. The road distance is 174.4 km.
The best way to get from Kinniya to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 5h 52m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 4900.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Kinniya to Kandy, including transfers.
Kinniya to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Thambalagamuwa station.
Kinniya to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from China Bay station.
The best way to get from Kinniya to Kandy is to bus which takes 5h 52m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 4900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 7000 and takes 7h 19m.
What companies run services between Kinniya, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Kinniya to Kandy via Thambalagamuwa and Ambepussa in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kinniya to Kandy via China Bay and Polgahawela in around 7h 19m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
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 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
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 Thambalagamuwa to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–23,000
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 Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Kinniya to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kinniya to Kandy is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Kinniya to Kandy.
There are 1520+ hotels available in Kandy.