There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Kadawatha by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kadawathabus Trincomalee-Colombo
3h 15mRs 2,511–2,730Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kandy to Fort Stationtrain Kandy / ...
4h 1mRs 2,026–4,074Drive 98.8 km
- Drive from Kandy to Kadawathacar 98.8 km
1h 39mRs 4,439–6,412Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Kadawathataxi 98.8 km
1h 39mRs 27,000–33,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Kadawatha is to train which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4100 and takes 4h 1m.
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 station. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Fort Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Kandy and Kadawatha is 100 km. The road distance is 98.8 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Kadawatha without a car is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 2800.
It takes approximately 3h 15m 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 bus which takes 3h 15m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 2800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4100 and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Kadawatha, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kandy to Kadawatha via Ambepussa in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Fort Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 36m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- 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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Booking & Getting There
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 Fort 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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