There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Ambawela by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kandy to Hakgalabus
3h 10mRs 1,437–1,908Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kandy to Ambewelatrain Colombo / ...
3h 58mRs 1,200–3,000Drive 88.1 km
- Drive from Kandy to Ambawelacar 88.1 km
1h 37mRs 4,006–5,786Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Ambawelataxi 88.1 km
1h 37mRs 4,500–5,500
Kandy to Ambawela by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Ambawela is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Ambawela is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Ambawela. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Hakgala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kandy and arriving at Ambewela. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Kandy and Ambawela is 93 km. The road distance is 88.1 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Ambawela without a car is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 2000.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Kandy to Ambawela, including transfers.
Kandy to Ambawela bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Ambawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Ambawela is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 2000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 3h 58m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Ambawela, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Kandy to Hakgala once daily. Tickets cost Rs 800–1,200 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Ambewela 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 58m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Ambewela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kandy to Hakgala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,500–5,500
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 Ambawela bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Hakgala station.
Kandy to Ambawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ambewela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Ambawela is 88 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Kandy to Ambawela.
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