There are 5 ways to get from Pidurangala Vihara 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 27mRs 3,491–3,871Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Habarana to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
4h 47mRs 2,798–4,984Train
- Take the train from Habarana to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
5h 21mRs 3,281–6,941Drive 91.9 km
- Drive from Pidurangala Vihara to Kandycar 91.9 km
1h 41mRs 4,167–6,018Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pidurangala Vihara to Kandytaxi 91.9 km
1h 41mRs 5,000–6,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pidurangala Vihara to Kandy is to bus and train which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 5000 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Pidurangala Vihara to Kandy is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pidurangala Vihara to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Habarana and arriving at Kandy via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Pidurangala Vihara to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Habarana and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Pidurangala Vihara and Kandy is 187 km. The road distance is 91.9 km.
The best way to get from Pidurangala Vihara to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 3900.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Pidurangala Vihara to Kandy, including transfers.
Pidurangala Vihara to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Habarana station.
Pidurangala Vihara to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Habarana station.
The best way to get from Pidurangala Vihara to Kandy is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 3900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 7000 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Pidurangala Vihara, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Pidurangala Vihara to Kandy via Habarana and Ambepussa in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pidurangala Vihara to Kandy via Habarana and Polgahawela in around 5h 21m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Habarana to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 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 1,200–1,600
- 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
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 Habarana to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,000–6,500
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
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
Pidurangala Vihara to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Pidurangala Vihara to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pidurangala Vihara to Kandy is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Pidurangala Vihara to Kandy.
There are 1522+ hotels available in Kandy.