There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Pinwala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Fort Stationtrain Kandy / ...
4h 18mRs 1,200–3,900Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy to Panadurabus 17
4h 30mRs 490–550Drive 137.2 km
- Drive from Kandy to Pinwalacar 137.2 km
2h 23mRs 5,802–8,381Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Pinwalataxi 137.2 km
2h 23mRs 15,000–18,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Pinwala is to bus which costs Rs. 490 - Rs. 550 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Pinwala is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kandy and arriving at Panadura. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Kandy and Pinwala is 151 km. The road distance is 137.2 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Pinwala without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3900.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Kandy to Pinwala, including transfers.
Kandy to Pinwala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Pinwala is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 490 - Rs. 550 and takes 4h 30m.
Kandy to Pinwala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Panadura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Pinwala is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Kandy to Pinwala.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Pinwala, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Fort Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,900 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy to Panadura every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 490–550 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,900
- 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 2,600–3,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy to Panadura
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 490–550
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 490–550
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–850
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–18,000
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
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