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Car
2 h 18 min
136 km.
from $7
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Four ways to Travel from Ratnapura to Kandy

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Cheapest
By car (136 km)
2 h 18 min
136 km.
from $7
Other
Rideshare
2 h 18 min
136 km.
from $5.17
Taxi, Plane
2 h 42 min
70 km.
from $688.46
Bus
6 h 19 min
70 km.
from $3.30

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$343.00–$482.74

Bus operators

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Rathnapura to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.89–$1.52
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.14–$2.16

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ratnapura to Kandy is to bus which costs $1.74 - $3.15 and takes 6h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ratnapura to Kandy is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $17.39 - $27.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Ratnapura and Kandy?

No, there is no direct bus from Ratnapura 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.

How far is it from Ratnapura to Kandy?

The distance between Ratnapura and Kandy is 239 km. The road distance is 136.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Ratnapura to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 6h 19m and costs $1.74 - $3.15 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Ratnapura to Kandy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ratnapura to Kandy bus from?

Ratnapura to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Rathnapura station.

Where does the Ratnapura to Kandy bus arrive?

Ratnapura to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Ratnapura to Kandy?

Yes, the driving distance between Ratnapura to Kandy is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Ratnapura to Kandy.

Where can I stay near Kandy?

There are 1167+ hotels available in Kandy. Prices start at $24.57 per night.
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