There are 5 ways to get from Habarane 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 Habarana to Ambepussabus Trincomalee-Colombo
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
4h 18mRs 2,624–2,814Bus via Veyangoda
cheapest- Take the bus from Habarana to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
5h 45mRs 1,149–1,463Train
- Take the train from Habarana to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
5h 12mRs 2,490–5,895Drive 97.5 km
- Drive from Habarane to Kandycar 97.5 km
1h 40mRs 4,382–6,330Taxi
- Take the taxi from Habarane to Kandytaxi 97.5 km
1h 40mRs 6,500–8,500
Habarane to Kandy by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Habarane to Kandy is to bus via Veyangoda which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1500 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Habarane to Kandy is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Habarane to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Habarana and arriving at Kandy via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Habarane to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Habarana and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Habarane and Kandy is 174 km. The road distance is 97.5 km.
The best way to get from Habarane to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 4h 18m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 2900.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Habarane to Kandy, including transfers.
Habarane to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Habarana station.
Habarane to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Habarana station.
The best way to get from Habarane to Kandy is to bus which takes 4h 18m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 12m.
What companies run services between Habarane, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Habarane to Kandy via Habarana and Ambepussa in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Habarane to Kandy via Habarana and Polgahawela in around 5h 12m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Habarana to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
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 Habarana to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,500–8,500
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Habarane to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Habarane to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Habarane to Kandy is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Habarane to Kandy.
There are 1523+ hotels available in Kandy.







