There are 4 ways to get from Ruwanwelisaya 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
5h 5mRs 2,485–5,888Bus
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegalabus 15-1-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
6h 31mRs 3,938–4,381Drive 139.1 km
- Drive from Ruwanwelisaya to Kandycar 139.1 km
2h 28mRs 6,249–9,026Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ruwanwelisaya to Kandytaxi 139.1 km
2h 28mRs 9,500–12,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ruwanwelisaya to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Ruwanwelisaya to Kandy is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ruwanwelisaya to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Kandy via Kurunegala and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Ruwanwelisaya to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Ruwanwelisaya and Kandy is 180 km. The road distance is 139.1 km.
The best way to get from Ruwanwelisaya to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Ruwanwelisaya to Kandy, including transfers.
Ruwanwelisaya to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Ruwanwelisaya to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Ruwanwelisaya to Kandy is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 4400 and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between Ruwanwelisaya, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Ruwanwelisaya to Kandy via Anuradhapura and Polgahawela in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ruwanwelisaya to Kandy via Anuradhapura, Kurunegala, and Ambepussa in around 6h 31m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- 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 1,200–1,600
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [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 28m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Ruwanwelisaya to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Ruwanwelisaya to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ruwanwelisaya to Kandy is 139 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Ruwanwelisaya to Kandy.
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