There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Giriulla by bus, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
- Take the taxi from Ambepussa to Giriullataxi
1h 42mRs 1,311–1,630Train
- Take the train from Kandy to Ambepussatrain Kandy
2h 24mRs 1,974–3,849Drive 72.5 km
- Drive from Kandy to Giriullacar 72.5 km
1h 16mRs 3,243–4,684Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Giriullataxi 72.5 km
1h 16mRs 3,700–4,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Giriulla is to bus and taxi which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1700 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Giriulla is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4700.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Giriulla. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Ambepussa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Kandy and Giriulla is 74 km. The road distance is 72.5 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Giriulla without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 1h 42m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1700.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Kandy to Giriulla, including transfers.
Kandy to Giriulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Giriulla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Giriulla is 73 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Kandy to Giriulla.
There are 81+ hotels available in Giriulla.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Giriulla, North Western, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Ambepussa 5 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- 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
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–4,500
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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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