There are 5 ways to get from Thirappane to Kandy by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kekirawa to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
4h 58mRs 4,555–8,447Bus
- Take the bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegalabus 15-1-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
6h 48mRs 5,365–6,068Drive 114.3 km
- Drive from Thirappane to Kandycar 114.3 km
2h 1mRs 5,220–7,540Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thirappane to Kandytaxi 114.3 km
2h 1mRs 12,000–15,000Train via Thalawa
- Take the train from Thalawa to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
5h 40mRs 5,261–9,281
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thirappane to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 8500 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Thirappane to Kandy is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thirappane to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Kandy via Kurunegala and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Thirappane to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Kekirawa and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Thirappane and Kandy is 181 km. The road distance is 114.3 km.
The best way to get from Thirappane to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 8500.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Thirappane to Kandy, including transfers.
Thirappane to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Anuradhapura station.
Thirappane to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kekirawa station.
The best way to get from Thirappane to Kandy is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6500 and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Thirappane, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Thirappane to Kandy via Kekirawa and Polgahawela in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Thirappane to Kandy via Anuradhapura, Kurunegala, and Ambepussa in around 6h 48m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kekirawa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 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 1,200–1,500
- 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 Thalawa to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
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
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Anuradhapura to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 420–460
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 420–460
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,200
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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–15,000
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
Thirappane to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Thirappane to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thirappane to Kandy is 114 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Thirappane to Kandy.
There are 1476+ hotels available in Kandy.