There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Chavakachcheri 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 Junction to Chavakacheritrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
8h 26mRs 2,509–6,176Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus Colombo
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Chavakachcheribus
8h 35mRs 2,925–3,099Drive 304 km
- Drive from Kandy to Chavakachchericar 304 km
5h 5mRs 13,372–19,314Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Chavakachcheritaxi 304 km
5h 5mRs 21,000–26,000
Kandy to Chavakachcheri by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Chavakachcheri is to bus which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3100 and takes 8h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Chavakachcheri is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 20000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Chavakachcheri. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Chavakachcheri via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Chavakachcheri. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Chavakacheri via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
The distance between Kandy and Chavakachcheri is 354 km. The road distance is 304 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Chavakachcheri without a car is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Kandy to Chavakachcheri, including transfers.
Kandy to Chavakachcheri bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Kandy to Chavakachcheri train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Chavakachcheri is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3100 and takes 8h 35m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Chavakachcheri, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Chavakacheri via Polgahawela Junction in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Chavakachcheri via Nittambuwa in around 8h 35m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Polgahawela Junction to Chavakacheri
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 270–300
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 270–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 310–430
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Nittambuwa to Chavakachcheri
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,650–2,800
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,650–2,800
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–26,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Kandy to Chavakachcheri bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Kandy to Chavakachcheri train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Chavakachcheri is 304 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Kandy to Chavakachcheri.
There are 210+ hotels available in Chavakachcheri.