There are 5 ways to get from Demodara to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kubalwela to Gampolabus
3h 25mRs 2,113–4,610Train
cheapest- Take the train from Demodara to Kandytrain Badulla
6h 40mRs 1,300–3,100Drive 124.8 km
- Drive from Demodara to Kandycar 124.8 km
2h 17mRs 5,600–8,089Taxi
- Take the taxi from Demodara to Kandytaxi 124.8 km
2h 17mRs 15,000–19,000Mini Bus
- Take the bus from Ella to Kandybus
3h 38mRs 10,684–13,808
Demodara to Kandy by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Demodara to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Demodara to Kandy is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Demodara to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Kubalwela and arriving at Gampola via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Demodara and arriving at Kandy. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Demodara and Kandy is 131 km. The road distance is 124.8 km.
The best way to get from Demodara to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4700.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Demodara to Kandy, including transfers.
Demodara to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kubalwela station.
Demodara to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Demodara station.
The best way to get from Demodara to Kandy is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 4700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Demodara, Uva, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kubalwela to Gampola twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 370–910 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Demodara to Kandy 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 6h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Demodara to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kubalwela to Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 370–910
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 370–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 440–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 800–1,100
- Seater
- Rs 880–910
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–19,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling around the UAE, Which London airport should I choose?, and Need to know: Eurostar - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Demodara to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Gampola station.
Demodara to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Demodara to Kandy is 125 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Demodara to Kandy.
There are 1566+ hotels available in Kandy.