There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Nivithigala by bus, car, taxi, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Colombo
best- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapurabus 122/210
5h 59mRs 1,596–1,971Drive 135 km
- Drive from Kandy to Nivithigalacar 135 km
2h 36mRs 6,042–8,726Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Nivithigalataxi 135 km
2h 36mRs 6,500–8,500Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
- Take the bus from Ella to Pelmadullabus Badulla-Colombo / ...
8h 38mRs 4,124–4,957Train, taxi
- Take the train from Kandy to Galabodatrain Colombo / ...
- Take the taxi from Galaboda to Nivithigalataxi
3h 54mRs 6,106–8,873
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Nivithigala is to bus via Colombo which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2000 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Nivithigala is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Nivithigala. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Rathnapura via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Kandy and Nivithigala is 212 km. The road distance is 135 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Nivithigala without a car is to bus via Colombo which takes 5h 59m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2000.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Kandy to Nivithigala, including transfers.
Kandy to Nivithigala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Kandy to Nivithigala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Nivithigala is 135 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Kandy to Nivithigala.
There are 72+ hotels available in Nivithigala.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Nivithigala, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nivithigala via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Rathnapura in around 5h 59m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Galaboda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 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
- 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
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 300–340
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 300–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 350–480
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 1,020–1,050
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Ella to Pelmadulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,900–8,500
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
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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