There are 4 ways to get from Kala Wewa to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Dambulla to Ambepussabus Trincomalee-Colombo
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
4h 12mRs 4,457–5,132Train
cheapest- Take the train from Awukana to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
4h 23mRs 2,459–5,850Drive 100.5 km
- Drive from Kala Wewa to Kandycar 100.5 km
1h 55mRs 4,569–6,600Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kala Wewa to Kandytaxi 100.5 km
1h 55mRs 5,500–7,000
Kala Wewa to Kandy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kala Wewa to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Kala Wewa to Kandy is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kala Wewa to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Dambulla and arriving at Kandy via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Kala Wewa to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Awukana and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Kala Wewa and Kandy is 181 km. The road distance is 100.5 km.
The best way to get from Kala Wewa to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 4h 12m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Kala Wewa to Kandy, including transfers.
Kala Wewa to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Dambulla station.
Kala Wewa to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Awukana station.
The best way to get from Kala Wewa to Kandy is to bus which takes 4h 12m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 23m.
What companies run services between Kala Wewa, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Kala Wewa to Kandy via Dambulla and Ambepussa in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Awukana to Kandy via Polgahawela in around 4h 23m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Awukana to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Polgahawela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–7,000
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
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More Questions & Answers
Kala Wewa to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Kala Wewa to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kala Wewa to Kandy is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Kala Wewa to Kandy.
There are 1521+ hotels available in Kandy.