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

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There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Kahawatta by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kandy to Hattontrain train Colombo / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton to Kahawattataxi taxi
    3h 52m
    Rs 5,425–8,400

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus Colombo
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Madampebus bus 122/210
    8h 3m
    Rs 1,097–1,242

  3. Mini Bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ella to Pelmadullabus bus Badulla-Colombo / ...
    6h 50m
    Rs 13,361–15,395

  4. Drive  144.3 km

    1. Drive from Kandy to Kahawattacar car 144.3 km
    2h 41m
    Rs 6,508–9,400

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Kahawattataxi taxi 144.3 km
    2h 41m
    Rs 10,000–13,000

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Kandy to Kahawatta.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 148.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Kahawatta, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Kandy to Kahawatta via Ella, Ella, and Pelmadulla in around 6h 50m.

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