There are 4 ways to get from Ambalantota to Kandy by bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Tangalle to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
7h 36mRs 10,970–13,223Taxi, bus
cheapest- Take the taxi from Ambalantota to Thanamalwilataxi
- Take the bus from Thanamalwila to Kandybus
8h 22mRs 6,583–8,111Drive 217.3 km
- Drive from Ambalantota to Kandycar 217.3 km
3h 58mRs 9,744–14,074Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ambalantota to Kandytaxi 217.3 km
3h 58mRs 15,000–19,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ambalantota to Kandy is to taxi and bus which costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 8500 and takes 8h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Ambalantota to Kandy is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 15000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ambalantota to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Tangalle and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between Ambalantota and Kandy is 342 km. The road distance is 217.3 km.
The best way to get from Ambalantota to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 7h 36m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 14000.
It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Ambalantota to Kandy, including transfers.
Ambalantota to Kandy bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Tangalle station.
Ambalantota to Kandy bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambalantota to Kandy is 217 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Ambalantota to Kandy.
There are 1566+ hotels available in Kandy.
What companies run services between Ambalantota, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Ambalantota to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Tangalle and Nittambuwa in around 7h 36m.
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Tangalle to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,400
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–19,000
Mr Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 34 30 238
- Website
- mrcabshambantota.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Mr Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 34 30 238
- Website
- mrcabshambantota.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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