There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Giritale by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Hingurakgodatrain Colombo
5h 43mRs 3,059–6,676Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
- Take the bus from Warakapola to Habaranabus
6h 14mRs 5,061–6,130Drive 117.4 km
- Drive from Kandy to Giritalecar 117.4 km
2h 13mRs 5,356–7,736Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Giritaletaxi 117.4 km
2h 13mRs 6,000–7,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Giritale is to train which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 5h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Giritale is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Giritale. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Habarana via Ambepussa and Warakapola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Giritale. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Hingurakgoda via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Kandy and Giritale is 225 km. The road distance is 117.4 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Giritale without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Kandy to Giritale, including transfers.
Kandy to Giritale bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Giritale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Giritale is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6500 and takes 6h 14m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Giritale, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Giritale via Polgahawela and Hingurakgoda in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy to Giritale via Ambepussa, Warakapola, and Habarana in around 6h 14m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 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
Train from Polgahawela to Hingurakgoda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Warakapola to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,000–7,500
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Kandy to Giritale bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Kandy to Giritale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Giritale is 117 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Kandy to Giritale.
There are 903+ hotels available in Giritale.