There are 4 ways to get from Mahakeliya to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Ambepussabus Trincomalee-Colombo
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
2h 32mRs 3,388–3,768Drive 57 km
cheapest- Drive from Mahakeliya to Kandycar 57 km
58 minRs 2,558–3,695Train
- Take the train from Wellawa to Polgahawelatrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
3h 28mRs 3,629–7,370Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mahakeliya to Kandytaxi 57 km
58 minRs 4,000–4,900
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mahakeliya to Kandy is to drive which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3700 and takes 58 min.
The fastest way to get from Mahakeliya to Kandy is to drive which takes 58 min and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3700.
No, there is no direct bus from Mahakeliya to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Kandy via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Mahakeliya to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Wellawa and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Mahakeliya and Kandy is 106 km. The road distance is 57 km.
The best way to get from Mahakeliya to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 2h 32m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 3800.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Mahakeliya to Kandy, including transfers.
Mahakeliya to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Kurunegala station.
Mahakeliya to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Wellawa station.
The best way to get from Mahakeliya to Kandy is to bus which takes 2h 32m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 3800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 7500 and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between Mahakeliya, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Mahakeliya to Kandy via Kurunegala and Ambepussa in around 2h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mahakeliya to Kandy via Wellawa and Polgahawela in around 3h 28m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Wellawa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Polgahawela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Kurunegala to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,000–4,900
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
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Booking & Getting There
Mahakeliya to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Mahakeliya to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mahakeliya to Kandy is 57 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Mahakeliya to Kandy.
There are 1566+ hotels available in Kandy.