There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Kattankudy 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 18mRs 4,709–8,576Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Kattankudibus Wellawatta
10h 41mRs 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 Kattankudibus
9h 11mDrive 184.7 km
- Drive from Kandy to Kattankudycar 184.7 km
3h 21mRs 8,420–12,162Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Kattankudytaxi 184.7 km
3h 21mRs 9,000–11,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Kattankudy is to bus which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3400 and takes 10h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Kattankudy is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 13000.
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.
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.
The distance between Kandy and Kattankudy is 331 km. The road distance is 184.7 km.
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.
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Kandy to Kattankudy, including transfers.
Kandy to Kattankudy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Kattankudy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
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.
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.
- 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 Kattankudi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Kattankudi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- 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 Kattankudy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Kandy to Kattankudy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Kattankudy is 185 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Kandy to Kattankudy.
There are 54+ hotels available in Kattankudy.