There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Avukana Buddha statue by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Awukanatrain Colombo / ...
4h 59mRs 2,409–5,876Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
- Take the bus from Warakapola to Dambullabus
5h 34mDrive 97.1 km
- Drive from Kandy to Avukana Buddha statuecar 97.1 km
1h 49mRs 4,392–6,343Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Avukana Buddha statuetaxi 97.1 km
1h 49mRs 5,000–6,500
Kandy to Avukana Buddha statue by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Avukana Buddha statue is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Avukana Buddha statue is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Avukana Buddha statue. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Dambulla via Ambepussa and Warakapola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Avukana Buddha statue. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Awukana via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Kandy and Avukana Buddha statue is 150 km. The road distance is 97.1 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Avukana Buddha statue without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Kandy to Avukana Buddha statue, including transfers.
Kandy to Avukana Buddha statue bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Avukana Buddha statue train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Avukana Buddha statue is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Avukana Buddha statue, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Avukana Buddha statue via Polgahawela and Awukana in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy to Avukana Buddha statue via Ambepussa, Warakapola, and Dambulla in around 5h 34m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- 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
Train from Polgahawela to Awukana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Warakapola to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,000–6,500
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 Avukana Buddha statue bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Kandy to Avukana Buddha statue train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Avukana Buddha statue is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Kandy to Avukana Buddha statue.
There are nine+ hotels available in Avukana Buddha statue.