There are 5 ways to get from Ritigala 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 41mRs 3,954–4,418Train
cheapest- Take the train from Horiwila to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
6h 23mRs 3,146–6,782Train via Kekirawa
- Take the train from Kekirawa to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
5h 11mRs 3,707–7,444Drive 113 km
- Drive from Ritigala to Kandycar 113 km
2h 9mRs 5,156–7,447Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ritigala to Kandytaxi 113 km
2h 9mRs 6,000–7,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ritigala to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 6h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Ritigala to Kandy is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ritigala to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Habarana and arriving at Kandy via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Ritigala to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Kekirawa and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Ritigala and Kandy is 196 km. The road distance is 113 km.
The best way to get from Ritigala to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 4h 41m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 4500.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Ritigala to Kandy, including transfers.
Ritigala to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Habarana station.
Ritigala to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kekirawa station.
The best way to get from Ritigala to Kandy is to bus which takes 4h 41m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 4500. Alternatively, you can train via Kekirawa, which costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 7500 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Ritigala, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Ritigala to Kandy via Habarana and Ambepussa in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ritigala to Kandy via Kekirawa and Polgahawela in around 5h 11m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kekirawa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 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 1,200–1,500
- 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 Horiwila to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,000–7,500
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
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More Questions & Answers
Ritigala to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Ritigala to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ritigala to Kandy is 113 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Ritigala to Kandy.
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