There are 5 ways to get from Manipay to Kandy by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kondavil to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
7h 51mRs 2,901–6,674Bus via Colombo
cheapest- Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Jaffna
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
14h 37mRs 2,212–2,757Bus
- Take the bus from Kachcheri to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
8h 3mRs 3,597–3,841Drive 322.4 km
- Drive from Manipay to Kandycar 322.4 km
5h 38mRs 14,469–20,900Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manipay to Kandytaxi 322.4 km
5h 38mRs 23,000–28,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manipay to Kandy is to bus via Colombo which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2800 and takes 14h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Manipay to Kandy is to drive which takes 5h 38m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000.
No, there is no direct bus from Manipay to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Kachcheri and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Manipay to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Kondavil and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
The distance between Manipay and Kandy is 380 km. The road distance is 322.4 km.
The best way to get from Manipay to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Manipay to Kandy, including transfers.
Manipay to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kachcheri station.
Manipay to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kondavil station.
The best way to get from Manipay to Kandy is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 3900 and takes 8h 3m.
What companies run services between Manipay, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Manipay to Kandy via Kondavil and Polgahawela in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manipay to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Kachcheri and Nittambuwa in around 8h 3m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kondavil to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kachcheri to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Estimated price
- Rs 23,000–28,000
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Manipay to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Manipay to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manipay to Kandy is 322 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Manipay to Kandy.
There are 1566+ hotels available in Kandy.