There are 5 ways to get from Ampara District (Region) to Kandy by taxi, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Ampara District (Region) to Kalmunaitaxi
- Take the bus from Kalmunai to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Ambepussabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
9h 32mRs 7,279–8,684Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Ampara District (Region) to Badulla Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Badulla Station to Kandytrain Badulla
10h 13mRs 8,593–11,719Drive 222 km
- Drive from Ampara District (Region) to Kandycar 222 km
4h 11mRs 10,017–14,469Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ampara District (Region) to Kandytaxi 222 km
4h 11mRs 15,000–19,000Bus
- Take the bus from Akkaraipattu to Wellawattabus
- Take the bus from Wellawatta 42'nd Lane to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus
13h 29m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ampara District (Region) to Kandy is to taxi and bus which costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 9000 and takes 9h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Ampara District (Region) to Kandy is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 15000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ampara District (Region) to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Akkaraipattu and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Wellawatta 42'nd Lane and Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 29m.
The distance between Ampara District (Region) and Kandy is 402 km. The road distance is 222 km.
The best way to get from Ampara District (Region) to Kandy without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 9h 32m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 9000.
It takes approximately 9h 32m to get from Ampara District (Region) to Kandy, including transfers.
Ampara District (Region) to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Akkaraipattu station.
Ampara District (Region) to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Wellawatta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ampara District (Region) to Kandy is 222 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Ampara District (Region) to Kandy.
There are 1388+ hotels available in Kandy.
What companies run services between Ampara District (Region), Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Ampara District (Region) to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Akkaraipattu, Wellawatta, Wellawatta 42'nd Lane, and Nittambuwa in around 13h 29m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Badulla Station to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Kalmunai to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Akkaraipattu to Wellawatta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,500–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Wellawatta 42'nd Lane to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,600–19,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Arugam Bay Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 97 78 939
- Website
- arugamtaxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Arugam Bay Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 97 78 939
- Website
- arugamtaxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Arugam Bay Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 97 78 939
- Website
- arugamtaxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
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