There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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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 31mRs 4,975–5,469Train
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
8h 20mRs 2,579–6,080Drive 177.3 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Kandycar 177.3 km
3h 13mRs 7,973–11,517Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Kandytaxi 177.3 km
3h 13mRs 12,000–15,000
Batticaloa to Kandy by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Kandy is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Kandy via Dambulla and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Kandy is 310 km. The road distance is 177.3 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 7h 31m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Batticaloa to Kandy, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Kandy is to bus which takes 7h 31m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Batticaloa to Kandy via Dambulla, Dambulla, and Ambepussa in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Batticaloa to Kandy via Polgahawela in around 8h 20m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Travels
Bus from Batticaloa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–15,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Batticaloa to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Batticaloa to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Kandy is 177 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Batticaloa to Kandy.
There are 1523+ hotels available in Kandy.