There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Kaluwanchikudy 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 Batticaloatrain Colombo
7h 46mRs 4,809–8,576Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Kaluwanchikudybus Wellawatta
11h 9mRs 2,696–3,331Bus via Dambulla
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
- Take the bus from Warakapola to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kaluwanchikudybus
9h 39mDrive 179.3 km
- Drive from Kandy to Kaluwanchikudycar 179.3 km
3h 23mRs 8,143–11,762Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Kaluwanchikudytaxi 179.3 km
3h 23mRs 9,000–11,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Kaluwanchikudy is to bus which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3400 and takes 11h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Kaluwanchikudy is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Kaluwanchikudy. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Kaluwanchikudy via Ambepussa, Warakapola and Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Kaluwanchikudy. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Batticaloa via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
The distance between Kandy and Kaluwanchikudy is 351 km. The road distance is 179.3 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Kaluwanchikudy without a car is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 9000.
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Kandy to Kaluwanchikudy, including transfers.
Kandy to Kaluwanchikudy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Kaluwanchikudy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Kaluwanchikudy is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 9000. Alternatively, you can bus via Dambulla, which costs and takes 9h 39m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Kaluwanchikudy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Kaluwanchikudy via Polgahawela, Batticaloa, and Batticaloa in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy to Kaluwanchikudy via Ambepussa, Warakapola, Dambulla, and Dambulla in around 9h 39m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 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 Polgahawela to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- 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
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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Warakapola to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kaluwanchikudy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,900–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Kaluwanchikudy
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,000–11,000
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 Kaluwanchikudy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Kandy to Kaluwanchikudy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Kaluwanchikudy is 179 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Kandy to Kaluwanchikudy.
There are 16+ hotels available in Kaluwanchikudy.