There are 4 ways to get from Haputale (Station) to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Mini Bus
best- Take the bus from Ella to Kandybus
4h 59mRs 13,301–15,463Train
cheapest- Take the train from Haputale to Kandytrain Badulla / ...
5h 19mRs 1,200–3,000Drive 119 km
- Drive from Haputale (Station) to Kandycar 119 km
2h 12mRs 5,406–7,808Taxi
- Take the taxi from Haputale (Station) to Kandytaxi 119 km
2h 12mRs 14,000–18,000
Haputale (Station) to Kandy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Haputale (Station) to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Haputale (Station) to Kandy is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Haputale (Station) to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Haputale and arriving at Kandy via Ella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Haputale and arriving at Kandy. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Haputale (Station) and Kandy is 152 km. The road distance is 119 km.
The best way to get from Haputale (Station) to Kandy without a car is to Mini Bus which takes 4h 59m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 16000.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Haputale (Station) to Kandy, including transfers.
Haputale (Station) to Kandy bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, depart from Ella station.
Haputale (Station) to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Haputale station.
The best way to get from Haputale (Station) to Kandy is to Mini Bus which takes 4h 59m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 16000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Haputale (Station), Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
Tuktukdude Lesiure operates a bus from Ella to Kandy twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 12,926 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Magical Srilanka also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Haputale to Kandy 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 5h 19m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Haputale to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,926
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,190
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Haputale (Station) to Kandy bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, arrive at Kandy station.
Haputale (Station) to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Haputale (Station) to Kandy is 119 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Haputale (Station) to Kandy.
There are 1525+ hotels available in Kandy.





