There are 4 ways to get from Thihariya to Kandy by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Veyangoda to Kandytrain Colombo
1h 58mRs 1,575–3,443Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
2h 33mRs 617–710Drive 79 km
- Drive from Thihariya to Kandycar 79 km
1h 19mRs 3,554–5,134Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thihariya to Kandytaxi 79 km
1h 19mRs 5,500–7,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thihariya to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 600 - Rs. 750 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Thihariya to Kandy is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Thihariya to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Nittambuwa and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Thihariya to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Veyangoda and arriving at Kandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
The distance between Thihariya and Kandy is 88 km. The road distance is 79 km.
The best way to get from Thihariya to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3500.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Thihariya to Kandy, including transfers.
Thihariya to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Nittambuwa station.
Thihariya to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Veyangoda station.
The best way to get from Thihariya to Kandy is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 600 - Rs. 750 and takes 2h 33m.
What companies run services between Thihariya, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Veyangoda to Kandy 5 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 270–300 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Veyangoda to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 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 Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 270–300
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 270–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 310–430
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
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Booking & Getting There
Thihariya to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Thihariya to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thihariya to Kandy is 79 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Thihariya to Kandy.
There are 1523+ hotels available in Kandy.