There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa District (Region) to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Eravur to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Ambepussabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
7h 44mRs 6,084–6,918Train
cheapest- Take the train from Eravur Station to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
8h 34mRs 3,685–7,500Drive 188.4 km
- Drive from Batticaloa District (Region) to Kandycar 188.4 km
3h 36mRs 8,543–12,340Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa District (Region) to Kandytaxi 188.4 km
3h 36mRs 9,500–12,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa District (Region) to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 7500 and takes 8h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa District (Region) to Kandy is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa District (Region) to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Eravur and arriving at Kandy via Dambulla and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa District (Region) station to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Eravur Station and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
The distance between Batticaloa District (Region) and Kandy is 317 km. The road distance is 188.4 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa District (Region) to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 7h 44m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Batticaloa District (Region) to Kandy, including transfers.
Batticaloa District (Region) to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Eravur station.
Batticaloa District (Region) to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Eravur Station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa District (Region) to Kandy is to bus which takes 7h 44m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 7500 and takes 8h 34m.
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.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Eravur Station to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- 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 Eravur to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- 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 District (Region) to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Batticaloa District (Region) to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa District (Region) to Kandy is 188 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Batticaloa District (Region) to Kandy.
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