There are 7 ways to get from Kandy to Nallur Kandaswamy temple by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to PolgahawelaBadulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to JaffnaColombo / ...
8h 9mRs 2,509–13,518Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus TerminalKandy
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to JaffnaColombo / ...
12h 24mRs 1,698–13,433Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to NittambuwaKandy
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kachcheri
9h 11mRs 2,975–2,999Drive 314.2 km
- Drive from Kandy to Nallur Kandaswamy temple314.2 km
5h 37mRs 13,111–18,937Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Nallur Kandaswamy temple314.2 km
5h 37mRs 15,000–19,000Taxi, fly to Jaffna
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF)CMB - JAF
6h 41mRs 90,193–120,737Taxi, fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)CMB - GIU
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kachcheri
7h 38m
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaffna (JAF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Nallur Kandaswamy temple is to bus and train which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 14000 and takes 12h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Nallur Kandaswamy temple is to drive which takes 5h 37m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 19000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Nallur Kandaswamy temple. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Kachcheri via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Nallur Kandaswamy temple. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Jaffna via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
The distance between Kandy and Nallur Kandaswamy temple is 372 km. The road distance is 314.2 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Nallur Kandaswamy temple without a car is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 14000.
It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Kandy to Nallur Kandaswamy temple, including transfers.
Kandy to Nallur Kandaswamy temple bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Kandy to Nallur Kandaswamy temple train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Nallur Kandaswamy temple is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 14000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2970 - Rs. 3000 and takes 9h 11m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Nallur Kandaswamy temple, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Nallur Kandaswamy temple via Polgahawela Junction and Jaffna in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nallur Kandaswamy temple via Nittambuwa and Kachcheri in around 9h 11m.
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- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 60,000–100,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaffna via Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 75,000–100,000
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 1,400–2,600
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–11,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,800–11,000
Train from Colombo Fort to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–13,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,500–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,900–13,000
- 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
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Nittambuwa to Kachcheri
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Kachcheri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–35,000
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
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
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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More Questions & Answers
Kandy to Nallur Kandaswamy temple bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Kandy to Nallur Kandaswamy temple train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Nallur Kandaswamy temple is 314 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Kandy to Nallur Kandaswamy temple.
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