There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Pigeon Island National Park by train, bus, taxi or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Kurunegala Station to Trincomalee Station
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwa
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Take the bus from Nittambuwa to 04 kanuwa
2 alternative options
Taxi to Sigiriya, fly
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Take a taxi from Kandy to Sigiriya
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Fly from Sigiriya (GIU) to Trincomalee (TRR)
Taxi to Colombo, fly
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Take a taxi from Kandy to Colombo
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Fly from Colombo (CMB) to Trincomalee (TRR)
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Rules to follow in Sri Lanka
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COVID-19 help in Sri Lanka
If you need help, visit the national COVID-19 website or call the COVID-19 Helpline 1912
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- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Pigeon Island National Park is 1912.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Pigeon Island National Park is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Pigeon Island National Park is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1912.
Last updated: 18 May 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Pigeon Island National Park is to bus which costs Rs. 1060 - Rs. 1100 and takes 8h 29m.
The quickest way to get from Kandy to Pigeon Island National Park is to taxi and fly which costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 70000 and takes 2h 29m.
The distance between Kandy and Pigeon Island National Park is 170 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Pigeon Island National Park without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3300.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Kandy to Pigeon Island National Park, including transfers.
The best way to get from Kandy to Pigeon Island National Park is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1060 - Rs. 1100 and takes 8h 29m.
The quickest flight from Sigiriya Airport to Trincomalee Airport is the direct flight which takes 30 min.
SriLankan Airlines and Cinnamon Air offer flights from Sigiriya Airport to Trincomalee Airport.
There are 62+ hotels available in Pigeon Island National Park. Prices start at Rs. 32500 per night.
- Distance: 170.4 km
- Duration: 6h 47m
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Pigeon Island National Park, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kurunegala Station to Trincomalee Station once daily. Tickets cost Rs. 360 - Rs. 600 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy to Pigeon Island National Park via Nittambuwa and 04 kanuwa in around 8h 29m.
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Sigiriya to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs. 45000 - Rs. 85000
Flights from Colombo to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs. 60000 - Rs. 120000
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Sigiriya to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs. 45000 - Rs. 85000
Flights from Colombo to Trincomalee
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs. 60000 - Rs. 120000
- Website
- railway.gov.lk
Train from Kurunegala Station to Trincomalee Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs. 360 - Rs. 600
- Website
- railway.gov.lk
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs. 360 - Rs. 480
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs. 410 - Rs. 600
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- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs. 100 - Rs. 140
- Schedules at
- ntc.gov.lk
- Standard
- Rs. 100 - Rs. 140
- Semi Lux
- Rs. 120 - Rs. 150
- AirCon
- Rs. 180 - Rs. 210
- Super Lux
- Rs. 319
- Phone
- +94776942070
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Nittambuwa to 04 kanuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs. 954
- Schedules at
- superline.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Estimated price
- Rs. 4900 - Rs. 6000
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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