What is the cheapest way to get from Union Place to Kandy?

The cheapest way to get from Union Place to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 400 - Rs. 440 and takes 4h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Union Place to Kandy?

The fastest way to get from Union Place to Kandy is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 7000.

Is there a direct bus between Union Place and Kandy?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Union Place and Kandy?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Kandy. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Union Place to Kandy?

The distance between Union Place and Kandy is 121 km. The road distance is 115.5 km.

How do I travel from Union Place to Kandy without a car?

The best way to get from Union Place to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3900.

How long does it take to get from Union Place to Kandy?

The train from Fort Station to Kandy takes 2h 31m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Union Place to Kandy bus from?

Union Place to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Union Place to Kandy train from?

Union Place to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.

Train or bus from Union Place to Kandy?

The best way to get from Union Place to Kandy is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 400 - Rs. 440 and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Union Place to Kandy bus arrive?

Union Place to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.

Where does the Union Place to Kandy train arrive?

Union Place to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.

Can I drive from Union Place to Kandy?

Yes, the driving distance between Union Place to Kandy is 116 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Union Place to Kandy.

Where can I stay near Kandy?

There are 1446+ hotels available in Kandy.

Union Place to Kandy - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Union Place to Kandy by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Fort Station to KandyColombo
2h 31m
Rs 1,200–3,900
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus StationColombo
4h 10m
Rs 400–440
Drive 115.5 km
1. Drive from Union Place to Kandy115.5 km
2h 2m
Rs 4,774–6,896
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Union Place to Kandy115.5 km
2h 2m
Rs 31,000–38,000

Union Place to Kandy by train

84Weekly Trains

2h 31mAverage Duration

Rs 1,200Cheapest Price

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Distance: 121.1 km
Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Union Place, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Kandy every 2 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,900 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 400–440 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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