There are 6 ways to get from Kandy to Balangoda by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Kandy to Hattontrain Colombo / ...
- Take the taxi from Hatton to Balangodataxi
3h 29mRs 7,725–10,900Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
- Take the bus from Ella to Balangodabus Badulla-Colombo / ...
7h 54mRs 2,755–3,646Mini Bus, bus
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
- Take the bus from Ella to Balangodabus Badulla-Colombo / ...
6h 9mRs 13,043–15,010Drive 129.2 km
- Drive from Kandy to Balangodacar 129.2 km
2h 29mRs 5,810–8,392Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Balangodataxi 129.2 km
2h 29mRs 14,000–17,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Kandy to Bandarawelatrain Colombo / ...
- Take the bus from Bandarawela to Balangodabus Badulla-Colombo / ...
7h 38mRs 3,600–5,509
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Balangoda is to bus which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3700 and takes 7h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Balangoda is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Balangoda. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Balangoda via Ella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Kandy and Balangoda is 127 km. The road distance is 129.2 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Balangoda without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 29m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 11000.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Kandy to Balangoda, including transfers.
Kandy to Balangoda bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Balangoda bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, arrive at Ella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Balangoda is 129 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Kandy to Balangoda.
There are 99+ hotels available in Balangoda.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Balangoda, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kandy to Balangoda via Ella and Ella in around 6h 9m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- 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
Train from Kandy to Bandarawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- Tuktukdude Lesiure
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,410
- Schedules at
- Tuktukdude Lesiure
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,500–17,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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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