There are 4 ways to get from Nikaweratiya to Kandy by taxi, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Nikaweratiya to Ambepussataxi
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
2h 39mRs 3,825–4,502Train
cheapest- Take the train from Maho Junction to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
3h 56mRs 3,547–7,156Drive 83.5 km
- Drive from Nikaweratiya to Kandycar 83.5 km
1h 27mRs 3,806–5,498Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nikaweratiya to Kandytaxi 83.5 km
1h 27mRs 4,300–5,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nikaweratiya to Kandy is to taxi and bus which costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 4500 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Nikaweratiya to Kandy is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct train from Nikaweratiya to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Maho Junction and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Nikaweratiya and Kandy is 125 km. The road distance is 83.5 km.
The best way to get from Nikaweratiya to Kandy without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 2h 39m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 4500.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Nikaweratiya to Kandy, including transfers.
Nikaweratiya to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Maho Junction station.
Nikaweratiya to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nikaweratiya to Kandy is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Nikaweratiya to Kandy.
There are 1523+ hotels available in Kandy.
What companies run services between Nikaweratiya, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Nikaweratiya to Kandy via Maho Junction and Polgahawela in around 3h 56m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Maho Junction to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [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
- 1h 23m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,600–5,500
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