There are 4 ways to get from Nallur Kandaswamy temple to Kandy by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
7h 55mRs 2,579–6,141Bus
- Take the bus from Kachcheri to Kurunegalabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
7h 55mRs 4,907–5,216Drive 314.6 km
- Drive from Nallur Kandaswamy temple to Kandycar 314.6 km
5h 31mRs 14,194–20,502Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nallur Kandaswamy temple to Kandytaxi 314.6 km
5h 31mRs 15,000–19,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nallur Kandaswamy temple to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 7h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Nallur Kandaswamy temple to Kandy is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nallur Kandaswamy temple to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Kachcheri and arriving at Kandy via Kurunegala and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Nallur Kandaswamy temple to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Jaffna and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
The distance between Nallur Kandaswamy temple and Kandy is 372 km. The road distance is 314.6 km.
The best way to get from Nallur Kandaswamy temple to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Nallur Kandaswamy temple to Kandy, including transfers.
Nallur Kandaswamy temple to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kachcheri station.
Nallur Kandaswamy temple to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Jaffna station.
The best way to get from Nallur Kandaswamy temple to Kandy is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 5300 and takes 7h 55m.
What companies run services between Nallur Kandaswamy temple, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Nallur Kandaswamy temple to Kandy via Jaffna and Polgahawela in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nallur Kandaswamy temple to Kandy via Kachcheri, Kurunegala, and Ambepussa in around 7h 55m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Jaffna to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 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
- 3 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 Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,350–2,500
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,350–2,500
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–19,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Nallur Kandaswamy temple to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Nallur Kandaswamy temple to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nallur Kandaswamy temple to Kandy is 315 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Nallur Kandaswamy temple to Kandy.
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