There are 4 ways to get from Ambewela to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nuwara Eliya to Kandybus
3h 42mRs 1,225–1,441Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ambewela to Kandytrain Badulla / ...
4h 21mRs 1,200–3,000Drive 88.5 km
- Drive from Ambewela to Kandycar 88.5 km
1h 38mRs 3,983–5,752Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ambewela to Kandytaxi 88.5 km
1h 38mRs 6,000–7,500
Ambewela to Kandy by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ambewela to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1500 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Ambewela to Kandy is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ambewela to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Nuwara Eliya and arriving at Kandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
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 Ambewela and Kandy is 89 km. The road distance is 88.5 km.
The best way to get from Ambewela to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 3h 42m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1500.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Ambewela to Kandy, including transfers.
Ambewela to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Nuwara Eliya station.
Ambewela to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ambewela station.
The best way to get from Ambewela to Kandy is to bus which takes 3h 42m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Ambewela, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Nuwara Eliya to Kandy twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 260–300 and the journey takes 3h 25m. 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
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ambewela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Nuwara Eliya to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 260–300
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 260–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 300–420
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,000–7,500
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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Booking & Getting There
Ambewela to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy station.
Ambewela to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambewela to Kandy is 88 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Ambewela to Kandy.
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