There are 5 ways to get from Medirigiriya to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Habarana to Ambepussabus Trincomalee-Colombo
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
4h 47mRs 4,630–5,217Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Galoya to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
5h 17mRs 3,302–5,580Train
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
5h 58mRs 3,575–7,270Drive 130.7 km
- Drive from Medirigiriya to Kandycar 130.7 km
2h 17mRs 5,954–8,600Taxi
- Take the taxi from Medirigiriya to Kandytaxi 130.7 km
2h 17mRs 6,500–8,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Medirigiriya to Kandy is to bus and train which costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Medirigiriya to Kandy is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Medirigiriya to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Habarana and arriving at Kandy via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Medirigiriya to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Galoya Junction and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Medirigiriya and Kandy is 208 km. The road distance is 130.7 km.
The best way to get from Medirigiriya to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 4h 47m and costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Medirigiriya to Kandy, including transfers.
Medirigiriya to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Habarana station.
Medirigiriya to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Galoya Junction station.
The best way to get from Medirigiriya to Kandy is to bus which takes 4h 47m and costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500 and takes 5h 58m.
What companies run services between Medirigiriya, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Medirigiriya to Kandy via Habarana and Ambepussa in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Medirigiriya to Kandy via Galoya Junction and Polgahawela in around 5h 58m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Galoya Junction to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 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
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
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Habarana to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Galoya to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,500–8,000
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Medirigiriya to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Medirigiriya to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Medirigiriya to Kandy is 131 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Medirigiriya to Kandy.
There are 1523+ hotels available in Kandy.