There are 4 ways to get from Medawachchiya to Kandy by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Madawachchiya to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
5h 15mRs 2,890–6,461Bus
- Take the bus from Medawachchiya to Kurunegalabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
5h 20mDrive 152.7 km
- Drive from Medawachchiya to Kandycar 152.7 km
2h 40mRs 6,936–10,018Taxi
- Take the taxi from Medawachchiya to Kandytaxi 152.7 km
2h 40mRs 7,500–9,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Medawachchiya to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Medawachchiya to Kandy is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Medawachchiya to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Medawachchiya and arriving at Kandy via Kurunegala and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Medawachchiya to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Madawachchiya and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Medawachchiya and Kandy is 209 km. The road distance is 152.7 km.
The best way to get from Medawachchiya to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Medawachchiya to Kandy, including transfers.
Medawachchiya to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Medawachchiya station.
Medawachchiya to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Madawachchiya station.
The best way to get from Medawachchiya to Kandy is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Medawachchiya, North Central, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Medawachchiya to Kandy via Madawachchiya and Polgahawela in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Medawachchiya to Kandy via Kurunegala and Ambepussa in around 5h 20m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Madawachchiya to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Medawachchiya to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,500–9,500
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Derana
- Phone
- + 94 27 49 76 060
- Website
- deranakandy.wordpress.com
SS Cabs
- Phone
- + 94 71 16 73 673
- Website
- sscabservice.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Medawachchiya to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Medawachchiya to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Medawachchiya to Kandy is 153 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Medawachchiya to Kandy.
There are 1517+ hotels available in Kandy.