There are 4 ways to get from Pattipola to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Pattipola to Kandy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pattipola to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Pattipola to Kandy is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Pattipola to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Nuwara Eliya and arriving at Kandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pattipola and arriving at Kandy. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Pattipola and Kandy is 92 km. The road distance is 92 km.
The best way to get from Pattipola to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 3h 51m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2500.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Pattipola to Kandy, including transfers.
Pattipola to Kandy bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Nuwara Eliya station.
Pattipola to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Pattipola station.
The best way to get from Pattipola to Kandy is to bus which takes 3h 51m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 4h 29m.
What companies run services between Pattipola, Uva, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Nuwara Eliya to Kandy once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Pattipola to Kandy 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 29m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Pattipola to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,700–6,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Pattipola to Kandy bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kandy station.
Pattipola to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pattipola to Kandy is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Pattipola to Kandy.
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