There are 4 ways to get from Chavakachcheri to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chavakachcheri to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
7h 38mRs 2,970–3,100Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chavakacheri to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
7h 45mRs 2,579–6,120Drive 304.3 km
- Drive from Chavakachcheri to Kandycar 304.3 km
5h 5mRs 13,385–19,333Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chavakachcheri to Kandytaxi 304.3 km
5h 5mRs 21,000–26,000
Chavakachcheri to Kandy by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chavakachcheri to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3100 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Chavakachcheri to Kandy is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 20000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chavakachcheri to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Chavakachcheri and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Chavakachcheri to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Chavakacheri and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Chavakachcheri and Kandy is 419 km. The road distance is 304.3 km.
The best way to get from Chavakachcheri to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 7h 38m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3100.
It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Chavakachcheri to Kandy, including transfers.
Chavakachcheri to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Chavakachcheri station.
Chavakachcheri to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Chavakacheri station.
The best way to get from Chavakachcheri to Kandy is to bus which takes 7h 38m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Chavakachcheri, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Chavakachcheri to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Nittambuwa in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chavakacheri to Kandy via Polgahawela in around 7h 45m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Chavakacheri to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Chavakachcheri to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 270–300
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 270–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 310–430
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–26,000
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Chavakachcheri to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Chavakachcheri to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chavakachcheri to Kandy is 304 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Chavakachcheri to Kandy.
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