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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Palaviya to Kandy

Composite routes from Palaviya to Kandy

Cheapest
2 h 17 min
Car
127 km.
from $6
Other
6 h 32 min
116 km.
Select a ticket
7 h 7 min
116 km.
from $3.17

Transport providers

Train operators
Found: 1
Sri Lanka Railways
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Sri Lanka Railways
Website
3h 48m
Twice daily
$0.65–$1.96
+94 11 4 600 111
+94 11 4 600 111
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Bus operators
Found: 2
NCG Express
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National Transport Commission
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NCG Express
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2h 5m
3 times a day
+94 76 714 8292
+94 76 714 8292
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National Transport Commission
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4h 10m
Every 10 minutes
$0.98–$1.74
0112587372
0112587372
[email protected]
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Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Palaviya to Kandy?

The cheapest way to get from Palaviya to Kandy is to train which costs $1.20 - $3.80 and takes 7h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palaviya to Kandy?

The fastest way to get from Palaviya to Kandy is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $16.30 - $23.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Palaviya and Kandy?

No, there is no direct bus from Palaviya 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 6h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Palaviya and Kandy?

No, there is no direct train from Palaviya to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Palavi and arriving at Kandy via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

How far is it from Palaviya to Kandy?

The distance between Palaviya and Kandy is 255 km. The road distance is 127.9 km.

How do I travel from Palaviya to Kandy without a car?

The best way to get from Palaviya to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 6h 32m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Palaviya to Kandy?

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Palaviya to Kandy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palaviya to Kandy bus from?

Palaviya to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Palavi Junction station.

Where do I catch the Palaviya to Kandy train from?

Palaviya to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Palavi station.

Train or bus from Palaviya to Kandy?

The best way to get from Palaviya to Kandy is to bus which takes 6h 32m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1.20 - $3.80 and takes 7h 7m.

Where does the Palaviya to Kandy bus arrive?

Palaviya to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.

Where does the Palaviya to Kandy train arrive?

Palaviya to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.

Can I drive from Palaviya to Kandy?

Yes, the driving distance between Palaviya to Kandy is 128 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Palaviya to Kandy.

Where can I stay near Kandy?

There are 1195+ hotels available in Kandy. Prices start at $23.80 per night.
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