There are 4 ways to get from Rendapola to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rendapola to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 950 - Rs. 1200 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Rendapola to Kandy is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Rendapola to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Nuwara Eliya and arriving at Kandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Rendapola to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Ambewela and arriving at Kandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Rendapola and Kandy is 85 km. The road distance is 83.9 km.
The best way to get from Rendapola to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 3h 37m and costs Rs. 950 - Rs. 1200.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Rendapola to Kandy, including transfers.
Rendapola to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Nuwara Eliya station.
Rendapola to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ambewela station.
The best way to get from Rendapola to Kandy is to bus which takes 3h 37m and costs Rs. 950 - Rs. 1200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3700 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Rendapola, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Nuwara Eliya to Kandy twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 260–300 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ambewela to Kandy 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 21m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ambewela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 260–300
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 260–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 300–420
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,000–7,500
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
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Booking & Getting There
Rendapola to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy station.
Rendapola to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rendapola to Kandy is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Rendapola to Kandy.
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