There are 4 ways to get from Nelliady to Kandy by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kodikamam to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
7h 32mRs 3,450–13,223Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nelliady to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
11h 11mRs 3,090–3,140Drive 312.5 km
- Drive from Nelliady to Kandycar 312.5 km
5h 41mRs 13,216–19,089Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nelliady to Kandytaxi 312.5 km
5h 41mRs 15,000–19,000
Nelliady to Kandy by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nelliady to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 3050 - Rs. 3150 and takes 11h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Nelliady to Kandy is to drive which takes 5h 41m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 20000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nelliady to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Nelliady and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.
The distance between Nelliady and Kandy is 362 km. The road distance is 312.5 km.
The best way to get from Nelliady to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 14000.
It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Nelliady to Kandy, including transfers.
Nelliady to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Nelliady station.
The best way to get from Nelliady to Kandy is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 14000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3050 - Rs. 3150 and takes 11h 11m.
Nelliady to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nelliady to Kandy is 312 km. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Nelliady to Kandy.
What companies run services between Nelliady, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Nelliady to Kandy via Kodikamam and Polgahawela in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelliady to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 11h 11m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kodikamam to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–9,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,800–9,500
Train from Polgahawela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,600
- 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 1,400–2,600
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Nelliady to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
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 41m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–19,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
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