There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Nelliady by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Kodikamamtrain Colombo / ...
7h 48mRs 3,459–7,376Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
- Take the bus from Technical Junction to Nelliadybus
10h 44mRs 3,096–3,131Drive 312.6 km
- Drive from Kandy to Nelliadycar 312.6 km
5h 33mRs 14,097–20,362Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Nelliadytaxi 312.6 km
5h 33mRs 22,000–27,000
Kandy to Nelliady by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Nelliady is to bus which costs Rs. 3090 - Rs. 3140 and takes 10h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Nelliady is to drive which takes 5h 33m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Nelliady. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Nelliady via Technical Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Nelliady. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Kodikamam via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
The distance between Kandy and Nelliady is 362 km. The road distance is 312.6 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Nelliady without a car is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Kandy to Nelliady, including transfers.
Kandy to Nelliady bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Kandy to Nelliady train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Nelliady is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3090 - Rs. 3140 and takes 10h 44m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Nelliady, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Nelliady via Polgahawela Junction and Kodikamam in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nelliady via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Technical Junction in around 10h 44m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Kodikamam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–27,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Kandy to Nelliady bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Kandy to Nelliady train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Nelliady is 313 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Kandy to Nelliady.
There are 36+ hotels available in Nelliady.









