There are 4 ways to get from Nochchiyagama to Kandy by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thambuttegama to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
5h 12mRs 4,550–8,441Bus
- Take the bus from Tambuttegam to Kurunegalabus 57
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
5h 46mRs 4,847–5,477Drive 146 km
- Drive from Nochchiyagama to Kandycar 146 km
2h 42mRs 6,634–9,582Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nochchiyagama to Kandytaxi 146 km
2h 42mRs 16,000–19,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nochchiyagama to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 5500 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Nochchiyagama to Kandy is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nochchiyagama to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Tambuttegam and arriving at Kandy via Kurunegala and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Nochchiyagama to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Thambuttegama and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Nochchiyagama and Kandy is 172 km. The road distance is 146 km.
The best way to get from Nochchiyagama to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 8500.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Nochchiyagama to Kandy, including transfers.
Nochchiyagama to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Tambuttegam station.
Nochchiyagama to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Thambuttegama station.
The best way to get from Nochchiyagama to Kandy is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 5500 and takes 5h 46m.
What companies run services between Nochchiyagama, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Nochchiyagama to Kandy via Thambuttegama and Polgahawela in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nochchiyagama to Kandy via Tambuttegam, Kurunegala, and Ambepussa in around 5h 46m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Thambuttegama to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
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 Tambuttegam to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 300–340
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 300–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 350–490
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
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 42m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–19,000
Derana
- Phone
- + 94 27 49 76 060
- Website
- deranakandy.wordpress.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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
Nochchiyagama to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Nochchiyagama to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nochchiyagama to Kandy is 146 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Nochchiyagama to Kandy.
There are 1525+ hotels available in Kandy.