There are 4 ways to get from Eravur Town 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 Eravur to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Ambepussabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
7h 15mRs 4,960–5,452Train
cheapest- Take the train from Eravur Station to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
8h 4mRs 2,579–6,063Drive 170.5 km
- Drive from Eravur Town to Kandycar 170.5 km
2h 59mRs 7,675–11,086Taxi
- Take the taxi from Eravur Town to Kandytaxi 170.5 km
2h 59mRs 12,000–15,000
Eravur Town to Kandy by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Eravur Town to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 8h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Eravur Town to Kandy is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Eravur Town to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Eravur and arriving at Kandy via Dambulla and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Eravur Town station to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Eravur Station and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
The distance between Eravur Town and Kandy is 297 km. The road distance is 170.5 km.
The best way to get from Eravur Town to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Eravur Town to Kandy, including transfers.
Eravur Town to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Eravur station.
Eravur Town to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Eravur Station.
The best way to get from Eravur Town to Kandy is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 8h 4m.
What companies run services between Eravur Town, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Eravur to Kandy via Dambulla, Dambulla, and Ambepussa in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Eravur Station to Kandy via Polgahawela in around 8h 4m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Eravur Station to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- 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 Eravur to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- 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
- 2h 59m
- 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
Eravur Town to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Eravur Town to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Eravur Town to Kandy is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Eravur Town to Kandy.
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