There are 4 ways to get from Rathnapura to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal122/210
- Take the train from Fort Station to KandyColombo
5h 45mRs 1,502–4,229Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal122/210
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus StationColombo
6h 19mRs 702–769Drive 118.9 km
- Drive from Rathnapura to Kandy118.9 km
2h 25mRs 4,974–7,184Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rathnapura to Kandy118.9 km
2h 25mRs 6,000–7,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rathnapura to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 700 - Rs. 800 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Rathnapura to Kandy is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathnapura to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Rathnapura and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Rathnapura and Kandy is 205 km. The road distance is 118.9 km.
The best way to get from Rathnapura to Kandy without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 45m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 4300.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Rathnapura to Kandy, including transfers.
Rathnapura to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Rathnapura station.
Rathnapura to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rathnapura to Kandy is 119 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Rathnapura to Kandy.
There are 1490+ hotels available in Kandy.
What companies run services between Rathnapura, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Rathnapura to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 6h 19m.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 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
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Rathnapura to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 300–330
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 300–330
- Semi Lux
- Rs 340–480
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 400–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 400–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 900–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,000–7,500
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
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