There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Thihariya by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Veyangodatrain Badulla / ...
1h 55mRs 1,612–3,076Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Nittambuwabus Trincomalee-Colombo
2h 47mRs 2,652–2,940Drive 78.6 km
- Drive from Kandy to Thihariyacar 78.6 km
1h 24mRs 3,315–4,788Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Thihariyataxi 78.6 km
1h 24mRs 4,000–4,800
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Thihariya is to train which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3100 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Thihariya is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 4800.
The distance between Kandy and Thihariya is 88 km. The road distance is 78.6 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Thihariya without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3100.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Kandy to Thihariya, including transfers.
The best way to get from Kandy to Thihariya is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3000 and takes 2h 47m.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Thihariya is 79 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Kandy to Thihariya.
There are 531+ hotels available in Thihariya.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Thihariya, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Veyangoda 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,650 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy to Thihariya via Ambepussa and Nittambuwa in around 2h 47m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Veyangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,650
- 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 2,550–2,650
- 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
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Ambepussa to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,300
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,000–4,800
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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