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How to get fromButtala to Kandyby taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Buttala to Kandy by taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus via Gampola

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Buttala to Kubalwelataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Kubalwela to Gampolabus bus
    4h 11m
    Rs 7,153–10,566

  2. Taxi, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Buttala to Ellataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Ella to Kandybus bus
    6h 2m
    Rs 5,738–7,349

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Buttala to Ellataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Ella to Kandytrain train Badulla / ...
    7h 6m
    Rs 6,673–9,449

  4. Drive  165.2 km

    1. Drive from Buttala to Kandycar car 165.2 km
    2h 55m
    Rs 7,413–10,708

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Buttala to Kandytaxi taxi 165.2 km
    2h 55m
    Rs 11,000–14,000

  6. Taxi, Mini Bus

    1. Take the taxi from Buttala to Ellataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Ella to Kandybus bus
    4h 17m
    Rs 15,288–19,249

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  • Distance: 171.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Buttala, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Buttala to Kandy. However, you can take the taxi to Kubalwela, take the bus to Gampola, walk to Gampola, then take the train to Kandy. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Ella then take the train to Kandy.

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