What is the cheapest way to get from Kandy to Moratuwa?

The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Moratuwa is to drive which costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8000 and takes 2h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kandy to Moratuwa?

The fastest way to get from Kandy to Moratuwa is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8000.

Is there a direct bus between Kandy and Moratuwa?

No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Moratuwa. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Moratuwa via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Kandy to Moratuwa?

The distance between Kandy and Moratuwa is 139 km. The road distance is 131.8 km.

How do I travel from Kandy to Moratuwa without a car?

The best way to get from Kandy to Moratuwa without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 11000.

How long does it take to get from Kandy to Moratuwa?

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Kandy to Moratuwa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kandy to Moratuwa bus from?

Kandy to Moratuwa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.

Train or bus from Kandy to Moratuwa?

The best way to get from Kandy to Moratuwa is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7500 and takes 4h 34m.

Where does the Kandy to Moratuwa bus arrive?

Kandy to Moratuwa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.

Can I drive from Kandy to Moratuwa?

Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Moratuwa is 132 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Kandy to Moratuwa.

Where can I stay near Moratuwa?

There are 1428+ hotels available in Moratuwa.

Kandy to Moratuwa - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Moratuwa by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Kandy to MaradanaKandy / ...
2h 48m
Rs 6,274–10,247
Drive 131.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kandy to Moratuwa131.8 km
2h 20m
Rs 5,555–8,023
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus TerminalKandy
4h 34m
Rs 5,898–7,433
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Moratuwa131.8 km
2h 20m
Rs 36,000–43,000
Bus via Veyangoda
1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to NittambuwaKandy
2. Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Moratuwa
5h 5m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kandy to Moratuwa.

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Distance: 138.8 km
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Moratuwa, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Maradana every 2 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,800 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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