There are 7 ways to get from Madagama to Kandy by taxi, bus, train, car, or plane
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Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Madagama to Ambepussataxi
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
2h 38mRs 9,916–11,700Train
cheapest- Take the train from Madampe to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Kandytrain Colombo
5h 27mRs 3,346–7,018Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Madagama to Mirigamataxi
- Take the train from Mirigama to Kandytrain Colombo
2h 57mRs 9,871–13,248Drive 104.3 km
- Drive from Madagama to Kandycar 104.3 km
1h 51mRs 4,756–6,870Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madagama to Kandytaxi 104.3 km
1h 51mRs 16,000–19,000Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Madagama to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
1h 52mRs 27,859–127,642Bus
- Take the bus from Mahawewa to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
5h 8m
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madagama to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 7000 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Madagama to Kandy is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madagama to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Mahawewa and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Madagama to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Madampe and arriving at Kandy via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Madagama and Kandy is 118 km. The road distance is 104.3 km.
The best way to get from Madagama to Kandy without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 2h 38m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 12000.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Madagama to Kandy, including transfers.
Madagama to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Mahawewa station.
Madagama to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Madampe station.
The best way to get from Madagama to Kandy is to bus which takes 5h 8m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 7000 and takes 5h 27m.
What companies run services between Madagama, North Western, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Madagama to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Mahawewa, Pettah, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Madagama to Kandy via Madampe and Ragama in around 5h 27m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Mirigama to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- 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 Madampe to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- 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 Ragama to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- 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
- 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
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Mahawewa to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,500–19,000
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More Questions & Answers
Madagama to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Madagama to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madagama to Kandy is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Madagama to Kandy.
There are 1521+ hotels available in Kandy.