What is the cheapest way to get from Kandy to Kattankudy?

The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Kattankudy is to bus which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3400 and takes 10h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kandy to Kattankudy?

The fastest way to get from Kandy to Kattankudy is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 13000.

Is there a direct bus between Kandy and Kattankudy?

No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Kattankudy. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Kattankudi via Ambepussa, Warakapola and Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Kandy and Kattankudy?

No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Kattankudy. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Batticaloa via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

How far is it from Kandy to Kattankudy?

The distance between Kandy and Kattankudy is 331 km. The road distance is 185.1 km.

How do I travel from Kandy to Kattankudy without a car?

The best way to get from Kandy to Kattankudy without a car is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 9000.

How long does it take to get from Kandy to Kattankudy?

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Kandy to Kattankudy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kandy to Kattankudy bus from?

Kandy to Kattankudy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.

Where do I catch the Kandy to Kattankudy train from?

Kandy to Kattankudy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.

Train or bus from Kandy to Kattankudy?

The best way to get from Kandy to Kattankudy is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 9000. Alternatively, you can bus via Dambulla, which costs and takes 9h 11m.

Where does the Kandy to Kattankudy bus arrive?

Kandy to Kattankudy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa station.

Where does the Kandy to Kattankudy train arrive?

Kandy to Kattankudy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.

Can I drive from Kandy to Kattankudy?

Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Kattankudy is 185 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Kandy to Kattankudy.

Where can I stay near Kattankudy?

There are 57+ hotels available in Kattankudy.

Kandy to Kattankudy - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain Colombo
7h 18m
Rs 4,709–8,576
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
2. Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Kattankudibus Wellawatta
10h 41m
Rs 2,696–3,331
Bus via Dambulla
1. Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
2. Take the bus from Warakapola to Dambullabus
3. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kattankudibus
9h 11m
Drive 185.1 km
1. Drive from Kandy to Kattankudycar 185.1 km
3h 22m
Rs 8,346–12,055
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Kattankudytaxi 185.1 km
3h 22m
Rs 13,000–16,000

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Distance: 330.9 km
Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Kattankudy, Sri Lanka?

You can take a train from Kandy to Kattankudi via Polgahawela, Batticaloa, and Batticaloa in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy to Kattankudi via Ambepussa, Warakapola, Dambulla, and Dambulla in around 9h 11m.

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