There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Alawwa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Kandy to Alawwa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Alawwa is to bus which costs Rs. 700 - Rs. 900 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Alawwa is to drive which takes 59 min and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Alawwa. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Ambepussa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kandy and arriving at Alawwa. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Kandy and Alawwa is 63 km. The road distance is 56.5 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Alawwa without a car is to bus which takes 1h 26m and costs Rs. 700 - Rs. 900.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Kandy to Alawwa, including transfers.
Kandy to Alawwa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Alawwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Alawwa is to bus which takes 1h 26m and costs Rs. 700 - Rs. 900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 2h 6m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Alawwa, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy to Ambepussa every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 210–230 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Alawwa 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 2h 6m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Alawwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- 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
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,900–3,500
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 to Alawwa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Kandy to Alawwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Alawwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Alawwa is 57 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Kandy to Alawwa.
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