There are 5 ways to get from Rambewa to Kandy by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
5h 4mRs 4,826–8,767Bus
- Take the bus from Rambewa to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
7h 31mDrive 140.8 km
- Drive from Rambewa to Kandycar 140.8 km
2h 26mRs 6,430–9,288Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rambewa to Kandytaxi 140.8 km
2h 26mRs 15,000–19,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rambewa to Pettahbus
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
7h 41m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rambewa to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 9000 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Rambewa to Kandy is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Rambewa to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Rambewa and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Rambewa to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Rambewa and Kandy is 200 km. The road distance is 140.8 km.
The best way to get from Rambewa to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 9000.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Rambewa to Kandy, including transfers.
Rambewa to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Rambewa station.
Rambewa to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Rambewa to Kandy is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 31m.
What companies run services between Rambewa, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Rambewa to Kandy via Anuradhapura and Polgahawela in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rambewa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 7h 31m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 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 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
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
Train from Fort Station to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Rambewa to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Rambewa to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- 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 26m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–19,000
Derana
- Phone
- + 94 27 49 76 060
- Website
- deranakandy.wordpress.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
SS Cabs
- Phone
- + 94 71 16 73 673
- Website
- sscabservice.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rambewa to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Rambewa to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rambewa to Kandy is 141 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Rambewa to Kandy.
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