There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Meerigama by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to MirigamaKandy
2h 19mRs 1,200–2,600Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to NittambuwaKandy
2h 46mRs 1,175–1,399Drive 68.1 km
- Drive from Kandy to Meerigama68.1 km
1h 18mRs 2,858–4,129Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Meerigama68.1 km
1h 18mRs 3,500–4,200
Kandy to Meerigama by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Meerigama is to bus which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1400 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Meerigama is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 4200.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kandy and arriving at Mirigama. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Kandy and Meerigama is 71 km. The road distance is 68.1 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Meerigama without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2600.
The train from Kandy to Mirigama takes 2h 19m including transfers and departs once daily.
Kandy to Meerigama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Meerigama is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1400 and takes 2h 46m.
Kandy to Meerigama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Mirigama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Meerigama is 68 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Kandy to Meerigama.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Meerigama, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Mirigama once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,600 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwa every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 270–300 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Mirigama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,600
- 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 2,200–2,600
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 270–300
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 270–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 310–430
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,500–4,200
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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