There are 4 ways to get from Nelliady to Kandy by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kodikamam to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
7h 28mRs 3,483–7,362Bus
- Take the bus from Nelliady to Kilinochchibus
- Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus
9h 58mDrive 312.7 km
- Drive from Nelliady to Kandycar 312.7 km
5h 15mRs 13,845–19,998Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nelliady to Kandytaxi 312.7 km
5h 15mRs 22,000–27,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nelliady to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 7500 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Nelliady to Kandy is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 20000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nelliady to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Nelliady and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Kilinochchi and Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Nelliady to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Kodikamam and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
The distance between Nelliady and Kandy is 362 km. The road distance is 312.7 km.
The best way to get from Nelliady to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Nelliady to Kandy, including transfers.
Nelliady to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Nelliady station.
Nelliady to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kodikamam station.
The best way to get from Nelliady to Kandy is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 58m.
What companies run services between Nelliady, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Nelliady to Kandy via Kodikamam and Polgahawela in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelliady to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Kilinochchi and Nittambuwa in around 9h 58m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kodikamam to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Polgahawela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Nelliady to Kilinochchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
Bus from Kilinochchi to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,400
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,300–2,400
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 270–300
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 270–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 310–430
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–27,000
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Nelliady to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kilinochchi station.
Nelliady to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nelliady to Kandy is 313 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Nelliady to Kandy.
There are 1381+ hotels available in Kandy.