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Trip Overview

The bus between Kataragama and Kandy takes 8h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kataragama to Kandy. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 20m
Duration
238 km
Distance
Rs 850
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Kataragama to Kandy bus times

Buses run twice daily between Kataragama and Kandy. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kataragama is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Kandy at 4:20 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kataragama to Kandy? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 237.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Kataragama, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?

National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kataragama to Kandy twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,050 and the journey takes 8h 20m.

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