There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Kaudulla National Park by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Galoyabus
5h 7mRs 2,709–4,926Train
- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Galoya Junctiontrain Colombo / ...
6h 37mRs 3,009–6,626Drive 120.9 km
- Drive from Kandy to Kaudulla National Parkcar 120.9 km
2h 12mRs 5,476–7,909Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Kaudulla National Parktaxi 120.9 km
2h 12mRs 6,000–7,500Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
- Take the bus from Warakapola to Galoyabus
6h 24mRs 3,911–4,780
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Kaudulla National Park is to train and bus which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 5000 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Kaudulla National Park is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Kaudulla National Park. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Galoya via Ambepussa and Warakapola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Kaudulla National Park. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Galoya Junction via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Kandy and Kaudulla National Park is 172 km. The road distance is 120.9 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Kaudulla National Park without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 7m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 5000.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Kandy to Kaudulla National Park, including transfers.
Kandy to Kaudulla National Park bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Kaudulla National Park train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Kaudulla National Park is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 4800 and takes 6h 24m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Kaudulla National Park, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Kaudulla National Park via Polgahawela and Galoya Junction in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy to Kaudulla National Park via Ambepussa, Warakapola, and Galoya in around 6h 24m.
- 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 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 Galoya Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Polgahawela to Galoya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Warakapola to Galoya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,000–7,500
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 Kaudulla National Park bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Kandy to Kaudulla National Park train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Kaudulla National Park is 121 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Kandy to Kaudulla National Park.
There are 170+ hotels available in Kaudulla National Park.