There are 5 ways to get from Pidurangala Vihara to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 via Veyangoda
cheapest- Take the bus from Habarana to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
5h 32mRs 1,868–2,384Train
- 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 4,136–5,974Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pidurangala Vihara to Kandytaxi 91.9 km
1h 41mRs 6,500–8,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pidurangala Vihara to Kandy is to bus via Veyangoda which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2400 and takes 5h 32m.
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
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Habarana to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- 5 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
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Habarana to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,500–8,000
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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Booking & Getting There
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.
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