There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Madurankuliya by bus, taxi or car
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Recommended option
Bus
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Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
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Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Puttalam
3 alternative options
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Kandy to Madurankuliya
Drive
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Drive from Kandy to Madurankuliya
Bus, taxi
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Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Kegalle
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Take a taxi from Kegalle to Madurankuliya
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COVID-19 help in Sri Lanka
If you need help, visit the national COVID-19 website or call the COVID-19 Helpline 1912
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- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Madurankuliya is 1912.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Madurankuliya is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Madurankuliya is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1912.
Last updated: 19 Jan 2023
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Madurankuliya is to bus which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1500 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Madurankuliya is to taxi which takes 2h 24m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 8500.
The distance between Kandy and Madurankuliya is 113 km. The road distance is 136.4 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Madurankuliya without a car is to bus which takes 7h and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1500.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Kandy to Madurankuliya, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Madurankuliya is 136 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Kandy to Madurankuliya.
There are 10+ hotels available in Madurankuliya. Prices start at Rs. 35000 per night.
- Distance: 112.6 km
- Duration: 7h
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Madurankuliya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kandy to Madurankuliya via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Puttalam in around 7h.
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs. 140 - Rs. 190
- Schedules at
- ntc.gov.lk
- Standard
- Rs. 140 - Rs. 190
- Semi Lux
- Rs. 190 - Rs. 230
- AirCon
- Rs. 260 - Rs. 300
- Super Lux
- Rs. 453
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs. 150 - Rs. 210
- Schedules at
- ntc.gov.lk
- Standard
- Rs. 150 - Rs. 210
- Semi Lux
- Rs. 220 - Rs. 270
- AirCon
- Rs. 310 - Rs. 350
- Super Lux
- Rs. 523
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Kegalle
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs. 70 - Rs. 95
- Schedules at
- ntc.gov.lk
- Standard
- Rs. 70 - Rs. 95
- Semi Lux
- Rs. 60 - Rs. 75
- AirCon
- Rs. 100 - Rs. 120
- Super Lux
- Rs. 184
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Estimated price
- Rs. 6500 - Rs. 8500
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
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