There are 4 ways to get from Idalgashinna to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Welimada to Kandybus
4h 16mRs 3,125–4,130Train
cheapest- Take the train from Idalgasinna to Kandytrain Badulla
5h 3mRs 1,200–3,000Drive 115 km
- Drive from Idalgashinna to Kandycar 115 km
2h 12mRs 5,093–7,357Taxi
- Take the taxi from Idalgashinna to Kandytaxi 115 km
2h 12mRs 14,000–17,000
Idalgashinna to Kandy by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Idalgashinna to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Idalgashinna to Kandy is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Idalgashinna to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Welimada and arriving at Kandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Idalgasinna and arriving at Kandy. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Idalgashinna and Kandy is 121 km. The road distance is 115 km.
The best way to get from Idalgashinna to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 4h 16m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 4200.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Idalgashinna to Kandy, including transfers.
Idalgashinna to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Welimada station.
Idalgashinna to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Idalgasinna station.
The best way to get from Idalgashinna to Kandy is to bus which takes 4h 16m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 4200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Idalgashinna, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Welimada to Kandy twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 350–840 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Idalgasinna to Kandy 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 5h 3m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Idalgasinna to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Welimada to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 350–840
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 350–390
- Semi Lux
- Rs 410–600
- Super Lux
- Rs 750–1,000
- Seater
- Rs 810–840
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–17,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
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
Idalgashinna to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy station.
Idalgashinna to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Idalgashinna to Kandy is 115 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Idalgashinna to Kandy.
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