There are 4 ways to get from Sinharagama to Kandy by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thalawa to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
5h 20mRs 3,916–7,691Bus
- Take the bus from Tambuttegam to Kurunegalabus 57
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
5h 42mRs 4,689–5,290Drive 144.6 km
- Drive from Sinharagama to Kandycar 144.6 km
2h 38mRs 6,571–9,491Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sinharagama to Kandytaxi 144.6 km
2h 38mRs 15,000–19,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sinharagama to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 8000 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Sinharagama to Kandy is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Sinharagama to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Tambuttegam and arriving at Kandy via Kurunegala and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Sinharagama to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Thalawa and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Sinharagama and Kandy is 177 km. The road distance is 144.6 km.
The best way to get from Sinharagama to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Sinharagama to Kandy, including transfers.
Sinharagama to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Tambuttegam station.
Sinharagama to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Thalawa station.
The best way to get from Sinharagama to Kandy is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 5500 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between Sinharagama, North Central, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Sinharagama to Kandy via Thalawa and Polgahawela in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sinharagama to Kandy via Tambuttegam, Kurunegala, and Ambepussa in around 5h 42m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Thalawa to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once 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 1,200–1,500
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Tambuttegam to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 300–340
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 300–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 350–490
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
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 38m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–19,000
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
Sinharagama to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Sinharagama to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sinharagama to Kandy is 145 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Sinharagama to Kandy.
There are 1521+ hotels available in Kandy.