There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Lion Rock by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Habaranatrain Colombo / ...
5h 9mRs 3,309–6,976Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus Colombo
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Habaranabus
6h 28mRs 1,875–2,449Train, bus
- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Habaranabus Colombo-Trincomalee
5h 31mRs 4,509–6,576Drive 89.7 km
- Drive from Kandy to Lion Rockcar 89.7 km
1h 36mRs 4,038–5,833Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Lion Rocktaxi 89.7 km
1h 36mRs 6,000–8,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Lion Rock is to bus which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2500 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Lion Rock is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Lion Rock. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Habarana via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Lion Rock. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Habarana via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Kandy and Lion Rock is 198 km. The road distance is 89.7 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Lion Rock without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Kandy to Lion Rock, including transfers.
Kandy to Lion Rock bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Kandy to Lion Rock train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Lion Rock is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2500 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Lion Rock, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Lion Rock via Polgahawela and Habarana in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Lion Rock via Nittambuwa and Habarana in around 6h 28m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
Train from Polgahawela to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Polgahawela to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwa
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nittambuwa to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,000–8,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Kandy to Lion Rock bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Kandy to Lion Rock train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Lion Rock is 90 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Kandy to Lion Rock.
There are 1065+ hotels available in Lion Rock.