There are 4 ways to get from Thulhiriya to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thulhiriya to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 600 - Rs. 750 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Thulhiriya to Kandy is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3800.
No, there is no direct bus from Thulhiriya to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Ambepussa and arriving at Kandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Thulhiriya to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Alawwa and arriving at Kandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Thulhiriya and Kandy is 60 km. The road distance is 57.3 km.
The best way to get from Thulhiriya to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 1h 24m and costs Rs. 600 - Rs. 750.
It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Thulhiriya to Kandy, including transfers.
Thulhiriya to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Ambepussa station.
Thulhiriya to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Alawwa station.
The best way to get from Thulhiriya to Kandy is to bus which takes 1h 24m and costs Rs. 600 - Rs. 750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3300 and takes 2h 11m.
What companies run services between Thulhiriya, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Ambepussa to Kandy every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 210–230 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Alawwa to Kandy once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 2h 8m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Alawwa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 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
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More Questions & Answers
Thulhiriya to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy station.
Thulhiriya to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thulhiriya to Kandy is 57 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Thulhiriya to Kandy.
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