There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Pannala by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
- Take the taxi from Ambepussa to Pannalataxi
1h 54mRs 1,811–2,230Train
- Take the train from Kandy to Mirigamatrain Kandy
2h 41mRs 2,330–4,307Drive 83.8 km
- Drive from Kandy to Pannalacar 83.8 km
1h 32mRs 3,830–5,531Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Pannalataxi 83.8 km
1h 32mRs 4,300–5,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Pannala is to bus and taxi which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2300 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Pannala is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Pannala. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Mirigama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Kandy and Pannala is 85 km. The road distance is 83.8 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Pannala without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 1h 54m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2300.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Kandy to Pannala, including transfers.
Kandy to Pannala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Pannala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Mirigama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Pannala is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Kandy to Pannala.
There are 1076+ hotels available in Pannala.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Pannala, North Western, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Mirigama 5 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 18m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Mirigama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,600–5,500
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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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