There are 4 ways to get from Pilimatalawa to Kandy by train, taxi, car, or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Pilimatalawa to Kandytrain Colombo
12 minRs 1,100–2,900Drive 12.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Pilimatalawa to Kandycar 12.7 km
14 minRs 570–824Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pilimatalawa to Kandytaxi 12.7 km
14 minRs 900–1,100Walk
- Take the walk from Pilimatalawa to Kandywalk 14.9 km
2h 58m
Pilimatalawa to Kandy by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pilimatalawa to Kandy is to drive which costs Rs. 550 - Rs. 850 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Pilimatalawa to Kandy is to train which takes 12 min and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2900.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pilimatalawa and arriving at Kandy. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.
The distance between Pilimatalawa and Kandy is 11 km. The road distance is 12.7 km.
The best way to get from Pilimatalawa to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 12 min and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 2900.
The train from Pilimatalawa to Kandy takes 12 min including transfers and departs five times a day.
Pilimatalawa to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Pilimatalawa station.
Pilimatalawa to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pilimatalawa to Kandy is 13 km. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Pilimatalawa to Kandy.
There are 1523+ hotels available in Kandy.
What companies run services between Pilimatalawa, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Pilimatalawa to Kandy 5 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,100–2,900 and the journey takes 12 min.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Pilimatalawa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,100
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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