There are 4 ways to get from Mankulam to Kandy by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Mankulam to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
6h 37mRs 2,571–6,013Bus
- Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
8h 17mRs 3,764–5,554Drive 223.8 km
- Drive from Mankulam to Kandycar 223.8 km
3h 57mRs 10,043–14,506Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mankulam to Kandytaxi 223.8 km
3h 57mRs 16,000–19,000
Mankulam to Kandy by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mankulam to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Mankulam to Kandy is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 15000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mankulam to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Kilinochchi and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Mankulam to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Mankulam and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Mankulam and Kandy is 273 km. The road distance is 223.8 km.
The best way to get from Mankulam to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Mankulam to Kandy, including transfers.
Mankulam to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kilinochchi station.
Mankulam to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Mankulam station.
The best way to get from Mankulam to Kandy is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 6000 and takes 8h 17m.
What companies run services between Mankulam, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Mankulam to Kandy via Polgahawela in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mankulam to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Kilinochchi, Kilinochchi, and Nittambuwa in around 8h 17m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Mankulam to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
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 Kilinochchi to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,400
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,300–2,400
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Booking & Getting There
Mankulam to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Mankulam to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mankulam to Kandy is 224 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Mankulam to Kandy.
There are 1566+ hotels available in Kandy.