There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Maharagama by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
2h 42mRs 4,874–8,047Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy to Nugegodabus 17
3h 58mRs 420–470Drive 121.9 km
- Drive from Kandy to Maharagamacar 121.9 km
2h 6mRs 5,128–7,407Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Maharagamataxi 121.9 km
2h 6mRs 33,000–40,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Maharagama is to bus which costs Rs. 420 - Rs. 470 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Maharagama is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kandy and arriving at Nugegoda. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Kandy and Maharagama is 132 km. The road distance is 121.9 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Maharagama without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 8500.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Kandy to Maharagama, including transfers.
Kandy to Maharagama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Maharagama is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 420 - Rs. 470 and takes 3h 58m.
Kandy to Maharagama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nugegoda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Maharagama is 122 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Kandy to Maharagama.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Maharagama, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Maradana every 3 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,800 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy to Nugegoda every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 420–470 and the journey takes 3h 58m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,800
- 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 2,600–3,800
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy to Nugegoda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 420–470
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 420–470
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Estimated price
- Rs 33,000–40,000
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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