There are 4 ways to get from Seetha Eliya to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seetha Eliya to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 750 - Rs. 950 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Seetha Eliya to Kandy is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Seetha Eliya to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Nuwara Eliya and arriving at Kandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Seetha Eliya to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Perakumpura and arriving at Kandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Seetha Eliya and Kandy is 80 km. The road distance is 79.4 km.
The best way to get from Seetha Eliya to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs Rs. 750 - Rs. 950.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Seetha Eliya to Kandy, including transfers.
Seetha Eliya to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Nuwara Eliya station.
Seetha Eliya to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Perakumpura station.
The best way to get from Seetha Eliya to Kandy is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs Rs. 750 - Rs. 950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4100 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Seetha Eliya, 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 Perakumpura to Kandy 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 1m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Perakumpura to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- 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 28m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–7,000
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
Seetha Eliya to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy station.
Seetha Eliya to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seetha Eliya to Kandy is 79 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Seetha Eliya to Kandy.
There are 1509+ hotels available in Kandy.