There are 5 ways to get from Palavi Junction to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Palavi Junction to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
5h 56mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Palavi to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Kandytrain Colombo
7h 6mRs 2,472–7,069Drive 127.9 km
- Drive from Palavi Junction to Kandycar 127.9 km
2h 18mRs 5,487–7,925Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palavi Junction to Kandytaxi 127.9 km
2h 18mRs 6,500–8,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Palavi Junction to Pettahbus
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
6h 6m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palavi Junction to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 7500 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Palavi Junction to Kandy is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Palavi Junction to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Palavi Junction and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Palavi Junction to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Palavi and arriving at Kandy via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
The distance between Palavi Junction and Kandy is 250 km. The road distance is 127.9 km.
The best way to get from Palavi Junction to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 5h 56m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Palavi Junction to Kandy, including transfers.
Palavi Junction to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Palavi Junction station.
Palavi Junction to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Palavi station.
The best way to get from Palavi Junction to Kandy is to bus which takes 5h 56m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 7500 and takes 7h 6m.
What companies run services between Palavi Junction, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Palavi Junction to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Palavi Junction to Kandy via Palavi and Ragama in around 7h 6m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Palavi to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,700
- 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 2,600–3,700
Train from Ragama to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,400
- 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 2,600–3,400
Train from Fort Station to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- 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 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Palavi Junction to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- 2h 18m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,500–8,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Cool Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 44 40 255
- Website
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Palavi Junction to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Palavi Junction to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palavi Junction to Kandy is 128 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Palavi Junction to Kandy.
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