There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Lindula by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Talawakeletrain Colombo / ...
2h 42mRs 1,597–3,357Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy to Nuwara Eliyabus
2h 49mRs 1,272–1,596Drive 71.9 km
- Drive from Kandy to Lindulacar 71.9 km
1h 24mRs 3,229–4,664Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Lindulataxi 71.9 km
1h 24mRs 5,000–6,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Lindula is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1600 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Lindula is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Lindula. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Nuwara Eliya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Lindula. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Talawakele via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Kandy and Lindula is 82 km. The road distance is 71.9 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Lindula without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3400.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Kandy to Lindula, including transfers.
Kandy to Lindula bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Lindula train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Lindula is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1600 and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Lindula, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Talawakele 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 270–300 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Talawakele
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 270–300
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 270–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 310–430
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,000–6,500
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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Booking & Getting There
Kandy to Lindula bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nuwara Eliya station.
Kandy to Lindula train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Talawakele station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Lindula is 72 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Kandy to Lindula.
There are 1052+ hotels available in Lindula.