There are 4 ways to get from Ambawela to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Kandybus
3h 48mRs 1,768–2,244Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ambewela to Kandytrain Badulla / ...
4h 21mRs 1,200–3,000Drive 88.6 km
- Drive from Ambawela to Kandycar 88.6 km
1h 38mRs 4,025–5,814Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ambawela to Kandytaxi 88.6 km
1h 38mRs 4,500–5,500
Ambawela to Kandy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ambawela to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Ambawela to Kandy is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ambawela to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Nuwara Eliya and arriving at Kandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ambewela and arriving at Kandy. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Ambawela and Kandy is 89 km. The road distance is 88.6 km.
The best way to get from Ambawela to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2300.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Ambawela to Kandy, including transfers.
Ambawela to Kandy bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Nuwara Eliya station.
Ambawela to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ambewela station.
The best way to get from Ambawela to Kandy is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Ambawela, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Nuwara Eliya to Kandy once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,100 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ambewela to Kandy 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 21m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Ambewela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,500–5,500
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ambawela to Kandy bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Kandy station.
Ambawela to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambawela to Kandy is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Ambawela to Kandy.
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