There are 7 ways to get from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Kandy by bus, train, rideshare, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Ambepussabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
7h 40mRs 5,366–6,069Train
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
8h 27mRs 2,906–6,580Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Batticaloa-BTC to Kandy195.5 km
3h 40mDrive 195.5 km
- Drive from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Kandycar 195.5 km
3h 40mRs 8,816–12,733Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Kandytaxi 195.5 km
3h 40mRs 9,500–12,000Fly to Weerawila International Airport, bus, Mini Bus
- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane BTC - WRZ
- Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Ellabus
- Take the bus from Ella to Kandybus
8h 13mRs 24,349–102,155Fly to Colombo Airport, fly to Victoria Resevour Kandy
- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BTC - CMB
- Fly from Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandyplane
2hRs 66,608–140,334
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 8h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Kandy is to fly which takes 2h and costs Rs. 65000 - Rs. 140000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Kandy via Dambulla and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
The distance between Batticaloa Airport (BTC) and Kandy is 316 km. The road distance is 195.5 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Kandy, including transfers.
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Kandy is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 8h 27m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 65000 - Rs. 140000 and takes 2h.
What companies run services between Batticaloa Airport (BTC), Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Kandy via Batticaloa, Dambulla, Dambulla, and Ambepussa in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Kandy via Batticaloa and Polgahawela in around 8h 27m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Batticaloa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
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 Batticaloa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- https://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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Tissamaharama to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,875
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,145
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Batticaloa-BTC to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,500–12,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Kandy is 195 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Kandy.
There are 1540+ hotels available in Kandy.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Batticaloa Airport (BTC) and Kandy. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.