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How to get fromKandy to Hettipolaby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Hettipola by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train Badulla / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Polgahawela to Hettipolataxi taxi
    2h 11m
    Rs 3,709–5,976

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus bus 17
    2. Take the taxi from Ambepussa to Hettipolataxi taxi
    2h 19m
    Rs 3,011–3,630

  3. Drive 81.4 km

    1. Drive from Kandy to Hettipolacar car 81.4 km
    1h 25m
    Rs 3,698–5,341

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Hettipolataxi taxi 81.4 km
    1h 25m
    Rs 4,100–5,000

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 95 km
  • Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Hettipola, North Western, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Kandy to Hettipola. However, you can take the train to Polgahawela then take the taxi to Hettipola. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Ambepussa then take the taxi to Hettipola.

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