There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Kalkudah Bay by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
7h 29mRs 2,929–6,576Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Oddaimavadibus
9h 13mRs 3,975–4,649Drive 185.7 km
- Drive from Kandy to Kalkudah Baycar 185.7 km
3h 18mRs 8,327–12,028Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Kalkudah Baytaxi 185.7 km
3h 18mRs 13,000–16,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Kalkudah Bay is to train which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 7h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Kalkudah Bay is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Kalkudah Bay. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Oddaimavadi via Nittambuwa and Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Kalkudah Bay. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Valaichchenai via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Kandy and Kalkudah Bay is 299 km. The road distance is 185.7 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Kalkudah Bay without a car is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Kandy to Kalkudah Bay, including transfers.
Kandy to Kalkudah Bay bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Kandy to Kalkudah Bay train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Kalkudah Bay is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 4700 and takes 9h 13m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Kalkudah Bay, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Kalkudah Bay via Polgahawela and Valaichchenai in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Kalkudah Bay via Nittambuwa, Dambulla, and Oddaimavadi in around 9h 13m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Polgahawela to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 270–300
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 270–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 310–430
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–16,000
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 Kalkudah Bay bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Kandy to Kalkudah Bay train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Kalkudah Bay is 186 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Kandy to Kalkudah Bay.
There are 52+ hotels available in Kalkudah Bay.