There are 4 ways to get from Avukana Buddha statue to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Dambulla to Ambepussabus Trincomalee-Colombo
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
4h 15mRs 4,579–5,276Train
cheapest- Take the train from Awukana to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
4h 27mRs 2,459–5,850Drive 97.3 km
- Drive from Avukana Buddha statue to Kandycar 97.3 km
1h 49mRs 4,399–6,353Taxi
- Take the taxi from Avukana Buddha statue to Kandytaxi 97.3 km
1h 49mRs 5,000–6,500
Avukana Buddha statue to Kandy by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Avukana Buddha statue to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Avukana Buddha statue to Kandy is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Avukana Buddha statue to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Dambulla and arriving at Kandy via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Avukana Buddha statue to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Awukana and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Avukana Buddha statue and Kandy is 183 km. The road distance is 97.3 km.
The best way to get from Avukana Buddha statue to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Avukana Buddha statue to Kandy, including transfers.
Avukana Buddha statue to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Dambulla station.
Avukana Buddha statue to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Awukana station.
The best way to get from Avukana Buddha statue to Kandy is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Avukana Buddha statue, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Avukana Buddha statue to Kandy via Dambulla and Ambepussa in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Avukana Buddha statue to Kandy via Awukana and Polgahawela in around 4h 27m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Awukana to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 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
Train from Polgahawela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,000–6,500
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Avukana Buddha statue to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Avukana Buddha statue to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avukana Buddha statue to Kandy is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Avukana Buddha statue to Kandy.
There are 1530+ hotels available in Kandy.