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How to get fromBatticaloa District (Region) to Kandyby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa District (Region) to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Eravur to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Ambepussabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus bus 17
    7h 44m
    Rs 6,084–6,918

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Eravur Station to Polgahawelatrain train Batticaloa
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain train Colombo
    8h 34m
    Rs 3,685–7,500

  3. Drive  167.7 km

    1. Drive from Batticaloa District (Region) to Kandycar car 167.7 km
    3h 6m
    Rs 7,572–10,937

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Batticaloa District (Region) to Kandytaxi taxi 167.7 km
    3h 6m
    Rs 12,000–15,000

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  • Distance: 317.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Batticaloa District (Region), Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?

You can take a vehicle from Batticaloa District (Region) to Kandy via Eravur, Dambulla, Dambulla, and Ambepussa in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Batticaloa District (Region) to Kandy via Eravur Station and Polgahawela in around 8h 34m.

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