There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Chavakachcheri by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
- Take the bus from Warakapola to Chavakachcheribus
8h 17mRs 4,961–5,430Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Chavakacheritrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
8h 26mRs 2,509–6,176Drive 304 km
- Drive from Kandy to Chavakachchericar 304 km
5h 18mRs 13,814–19,954Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Chavakachcheritaxi 304 km
5h 18mRs 15,000–18,000
Kandy to Chavakachcheri by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Chavakachcheri is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 8h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Chavakachcheri is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 20000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Chavakachcheri. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Chavakachcheri via Ambepussa and Warakapola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
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 384 km. The road distance is 304 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Chavakachcheri without a car is to bus which takes 8h 17m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Kandy to Chavakachcheri, including transfers.
Kandy to Chavakachcheri bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy 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 bus which takes 8h 17m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 8h 26m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Chavakachcheri, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kandy to Chavakachcheri via Ambepussa and Warakapola in around 8h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kandy to Chavakacheri via Polgahawela Junction in around 8h 26m.
- 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 Junction to Chavakacheri
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- 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 Chavakachcheri
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,550–2,700
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,550–2,700
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–18,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Kandy to Chavakachcheri bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa 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 18m to drive from Kandy to Chavakachcheri.
There are 244+ hotels available in Chavakachcheri.