There are 4 ways to get from Rajarata University to Kandy by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
4h 56mRs 3,911–7,686Bus
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegalabus 15-1-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
6h 41mRs 4,496–5,041Drive 132.8 km
- Drive from Rajarata University to Kandycar 132.8 km
2h 20mRs 5,931–8,567Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rajarata University to Kandytaxi 132.8 km
2h 20mRs 9,500–12,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rajarata University to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 5500 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Rajarata University to Kandy is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Rajarata University to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Kandy via Kurunegala and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Rajarata University to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Rajarata University and Kandy is 191 km. The road distance is 132.8 km.
The best way to get from Rajarata University to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Rajarata University to Kandy, including transfers.
Rajarata University to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Rajarata University to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Rajarata University to Kandy is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 5500 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Rajarata University, North Central, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Rajarata University to Kandy via Anuradhapura and Polgahawela in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rajarata University to Kandy via Anuradhapura, Kurunegala, and Ambepussa in around 6h 41m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- 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
- 3 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 420–460
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 420–460
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,200
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,500–12,000
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
Rajarata University to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Rajarata University to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rajarata University to Kandy is 133 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Rajarata University to Kandy.
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