There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Kadawatha by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Ragamatrain Badulla / ...
2h 20mRs 2,662–4,753Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kadawathabus Trincomalee-Colombo
3h 15mRs 2,511–2,730Drive 98.8 km
- Drive from Kandy to Kadawathacar 98.8 km
1h 39mRs 4,490–6,486Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Kadawathataxi 98.8 km
1h 39mRs 27,000–33,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Kadawatha is to bus which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 2800 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Kadawatha is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Kadawatha. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Kadawatha via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Kadawatha. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Ragama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Kandy and Kadawatha is 111 km. The road distance is 98.8 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Kadawatha without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 4800.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Kandy to Kadawatha, including transfers.
Kandy to Kadawatha bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Kadawatha train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Kadawatha is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 4800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 2800 and takes 3h 15m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Kadawatha, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Ragama 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy to Kadawatha via Ambepussa in around 3h 15m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Ambepussa to Kadawatha
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Estimated price
- Rs 27,000–33,000
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 Kadawatha bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Kandy to Kadawatha train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Kadawatha is 99 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Kandy to Kadawatha.
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