There are 4 ways to get from Bandarawela to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Mini Bus
best- Take the bus from Ella to Kandybus
4h 50mRs 13,289–15,450Train
cheapest- Take the train from Bandarawela to Kandytrain Badulla / ...
5h 46mRs 1,300–3,100Drive 117.5 km
- Drive from Bandarawela to Kandycar 117.5 km
2h 11mRs 5,351–7,729Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bandarawela to Kandytaxi 117.5 km
2h 11mRs 14,000–18,000
Bandarawela to Kandy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bandarawela to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Bandarawela to Kandy is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bandarawela to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Bandarawela and arriving at Kandy via Ella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bandarawela and arriving at Kandy. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Bandarawela and Kandy is 141 km. The road distance is 117.5 km.
The best way to get from Bandarawela to Kandy without a car is to Mini Bus which takes 4h 50m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 16000.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Bandarawela to Kandy, including transfers.
Bandarawela to Kandy bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, depart from Ella station.
Bandarawela to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Bandarawela station.
The best way to get from Bandarawela to Kandy is to Mini Bus which takes 4h 50m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 16000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 5h 46m.
What companies run services between Bandarawela, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
Tuktukdude Lesiure operates a bus from Ella to Kandy twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 12,963 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Magical Srilanka also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Bandarawela to Kandy 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 5h 46m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Bandarawela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,963
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,222
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bandarawela to Kandy bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, arrive at Kandy station.
Bandarawela to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bandarawela to Kandy is 117 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Bandarawela to Kandy.
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