There are 4 ways to get from Kandy (Station) to Bandarawela by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Mini Bus
best- Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
4h 59mRs 13,359–15,391Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kandy to Bandarawelatrain Colombo / ...
5h 20mRs 1,300–3,100Drive 116.6 km
- Drive from Kandy (Station) to Bandarawelacar 116.6 km
2h 11mRs 5,272–7,616Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy (Station) to Bandarawelataxi 116.6 km
2h 11mRs 14,000–18,000
Kandy (Station) to Bandarawela by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy (Station) to Bandarawela is to train which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy (Station) to Bandarawela is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy (Station) to Bandarawela. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Bandarawela via Ella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kandy and arriving at Bandarawela. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Kandy (Station) and Bandarawela is 142 km. The road distance is 116.6 km.
The best way to get from Kandy (Station) to Bandarawela 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 Kandy (Station) to Bandarawela, including transfers.
Kandy (Station) to Bandarawela bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy (Station) to Bandarawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy (Station) to Bandarawela is to Mini Bus which takes 4h 59m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 16000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 3100 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Kandy (Station), Central, Sri Lanka and Bandarawela, Sri Lanka?
Tuktukdude Lesiure operates a bus from Kandy to Ella twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 12,891 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Magical Srilanka also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Bandarawela 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Bandarawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,891
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,159
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Kandy (Station) to Bandarawela bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, arrive at Ella station.
Kandy (Station) to Bandarawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Bandarawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy (Station) to Bandarawela is 117 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Kandy (Station) to Bandarawela.
There are 1570+ hotels available in Bandarawela.