There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Kodikamam 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 Junction to Kodikamamtrain Colombo / ...
7h 27mRs 2,509–6,176Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kilinochchibus
- Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Kodikamambus
9h 15mDrive 297.2 km
- Drive from Kandy to Kodikamamcar 297.2 km
5h 12mRs 13,328–19,251Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Kodikamamtaxi 297.2 km
5h 12mRs 21,000–26,000
Kandy to Kodikamam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Kodikamam is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 7h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Kodikamam is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 20000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Kodikamam. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Kodikamam via Nittambuwa and Kilinochchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Kodikamam. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Kodikamam via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
The distance between Kandy and Kodikamam is 347 km. The road distance is 297.2 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Kodikamam without a car is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Kandy to Kodikamam, including transfers.
Kandy to Kodikamam bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Kandy to Kodikamam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Kodikamam is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 15m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Kodikamam, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Kodikamam via Polgahawela Junction in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Kodikamam via Nittambuwa and Kilinochchi in around 9h 15m.
- 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 Junction to Kodikamam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- 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
- 5h 12m
- Estimated price
- Rs 21,000–26,000
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 Kodikamam bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Kandy to Kodikamam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Kodikamam is 297 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Kandy to Kodikamam.
There are 234+ hotels available in Kodikamam.