There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Kahawatta by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Kandy to Hattontrain Colombo / ...
- Take the taxi from Hatton to Kahawattataxi
3h 52mRs 5,425–8,400Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Madampebus 122/210
6h 53mRs 1,296–1,481Drive 145.1 km
- Drive from Kandy to Kahawattacar 145.1 km
2h 44mRs 6,612–9,551Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Kahawattataxi 145.1 km
2h 44mRs 7,000–9,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Kandy to Bandarawelatrain Colombo / ...
- Take the bus from Bandarawela to Pelmadullabus Badulla-Colombo / ...
8h 19mRs 4,070–6,209
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Kahawatta is to bus which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1500 and takes 6h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Kahawatta is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Kahawatta. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Madampe via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Kandy and Kahawatta is 148 km. The road distance is 145.1 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Kahawatta without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 52m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8500.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Kandy to Kahawatta, including transfers.
Kandy to Kahawatta bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Kandy to Kahawatta bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Kahawatta is 145 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Kandy to Kahawatta.
There are 66+ hotels available in Kahawatta.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Kahawatta, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Kahawatta via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Madampe in around 6h 53m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 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 Kandy to Bandarawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Madampe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 400–450
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 400–450
- Semi Lux
- Rs 480–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 900–1,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Bandarawela to Pelmadulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,200–9,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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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