Nuwara Eliya to Kandy Train

Q: What is the distance between Nuwara Eliya and Kandy?

The distance between these two places is a total of 72 km.

Q: What is the average travel time between Nuwara Eliya and Kandy?

The average travel time between the stations is 02:21 hours.

Q: How do I get from Nuwara Eliya to Kandy by bus?

To travel from Nuwara Eliya to Kandy by bus, select your preferred departure time and book your ticket on our platform. Detailed routes and schedules are available for you.

Q: How can I find out which buses run between Nuwara Eliya to Kandy?

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Q: Do I have to print my ticket for Nuwara Eliya to Kandy?

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Nuwara Eliya to Kandy Route Summary

Nuwara Eliya to Kandy is a popular route in Sri Lanka. For this specific route there are two transport types available: train and minivan. There are 8 train departures available on this route, including 1 night train. If you prefer minivan service, 1 daily departure is available.

Departure station and country Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

Arrival station and country Kandy, Sri Lanka

Travel Distance 72 km

Average Trip Duration 02h 21min

Transportation Options Train, Minivan

Traveling by bus from Nuwara Eliya to Kandy

The travel distance between Nuwara Eliya and Kandy is 72 km, which equals the travel time of 02:21h.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Kandy earlier, there aren't any overnight buses, however we have 1 overnight train departing from Nuwara Eliya to Kandy. As mentioned earlier, there are no overnight buses for this route. However the overnight train departs at 21:16 and arrive in Kandy at 01:19 the same day.

Bus companies

AKMT Holidays is the name of the carrier operating this route. This company has not been rated yet.

Departure and arrival stations

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Nuwara Eliya

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