Kandy to Ritigala
Rome2Rio compared 5 ways to get from Kandy to Ritigala. The best route is Train via Kekirawa, a distance of 91.145 km.
Train via Kekirawa
best- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kekirawatrain Colombo / ...
4h 59mRs 3,709–7,476Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Horiwilatrain Colombo / ...
6h 4mRs 3,109–6,776Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
- Take the bus from Warakapola to Habaranabus
6h 16mRs 4,461–5,430Drive 112.6 km
- Drive from Kandy to Ritigalacar 112.6 km
2h 10mRs 5,147–7,435Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Ritigalataxi 112.6 km
2h 10mRs 6,000–7,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Ritigala is to train which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Ritigala is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Ritigala. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Habarana via Ambepussa and Warakapola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Ritigala. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Kekirawa via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Kandy and Ritigala is 183 km. The road distance is 112.6 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Ritigala without a car is to train via Kekirawa which takes 4h 59m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Kandy to Ritigala, including transfers.
Kandy to Ritigala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Ritigala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Ritigala is to train via Kekirawa which takes 4h 59m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 5500 and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Ritigala, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Ritigala via Polgahawela and Kekirawa in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy to Ritigala via Ambepussa, Warakapola, and Habarana in around 6h 16m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
Train from Polgahawela to Kekirawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
Train from Polgahawela to Horiwila
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 1,200–1,600
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Warakapola to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,000–7,500
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
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More Questions & Answers
Kandy to Ritigala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Kandy to Ritigala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Ritigala is 113 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Kandy to Ritigala.
There are 719+ hotels available in Ritigala.