There are 4 ways to get from Kalkudah to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Ambepussabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
7hRs 5,344–5,943Train
cheapest- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
7h 51mRs 2,910–6,585Drive 198.7 km
- Drive from Kalkudah to Kandycar 198.7 km
3h 35mRs 8,902–12,859Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalkudah to Kandytaxi 198.7 km
3h 35mRs 10,000–12,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalkudah to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 7h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Kalkudah to Kandy is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalkudah to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Kandy via Dambulla and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Kalkudah to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Valaichchenai and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
The distance between Kalkudah and Kandy is 283 km. The road distance is 198.7 km.
The best way to get from Kalkudah to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 7h and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Kalkudah to Kandy, including transfers.
Kalkudah to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Kalkudah to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Kalkudah to Kandy is to bus which takes 7h and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 7h 51m.
What companies run services between Kalkudah, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Kalkudah to Kandy via Oddaimavadi, Dambulla, Dambulla, and Ambepussa in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kalkudah to Kandy via Valaichchenai and Polgahawela in around 7h 51m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Valaichchenai to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- 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 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Polgahawela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 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 Oddaimavadi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–12,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Kalkudah to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Kalkudah to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalkudah to Kandy is 199 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Kalkudah to Kandy.
There are 1564+ hotels available in Kandy.