There are 5 ways to get from Manipay to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kachcheri to Kurunegalabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
7h 44mRs 5,490–5,974Bus via Colombo
cheapest- Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Jaffna
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
13h 35mRs 2,225–2,772Train
- Take the train from Kondavil to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
7h 53mRs 2,926–6,704Drive 322.2 km
- Drive from Manipay to Kandycar 322.2 km
5h 38mRs 14,656–21,169Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manipay to Kandytaxi 322.2 km
5h 38mRs 16,000–19,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manipay to Kandy is to bus via Colombo which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2800 and takes 13h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Manipay to Kandy is to drive which takes 5h 38m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 22000.
No, there is no direct bus from Manipay to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Kachcheri and arriving at Kandy via Kurunegala and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Manipay to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Kondavil and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
The distance between Manipay and Kandy is 406 km. The road distance is 322.2 km.
The best way to get from Manipay to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 7h 44m and costs Rs. 5400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Manipay to Kandy, including transfers.
Manipay to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kachcheri station.
Manipay to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kondavil station.
The best way to get from Manipay to Kandy is to bus which takes 7h 44m and costs Rs. 5400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 7h 53m.
What companies run services between Manipay, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Manipay to Kandy via Kachcheri, Kurunegala, and Ambepussa in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manipay to Kandy via Kondavil and Polgahawela in around 7h 53m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kondavil to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Polgahawela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kachcheri to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,350–2,500
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,350–2,500
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- 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
Bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–1,650
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 1,300–1,500
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 3,000–3,900
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–19,000
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Manipay to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Manipay to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manipay to Kandy is 322 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Manipay to Kandy.
There are 1512+ hotels available in Kandy.