There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Udugampola by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Gampahatrain Badulla / ...
2h 6mRs 1,631–3,398Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Yakkalabus Trincomalee-Colombo
3h 7mRs 3,161–3,530Drive 89.4 km
- Drive from Kandy to Udugampolacar 89.4 km
1h 33mRs 4,062–5,867Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Udugampolataxi 89.4 km
1h 33mRs 4,500–5,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Udugampola is to train which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3400 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Udugampola is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Udugampola. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Yakkala via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Udugampola. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Gampaha via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Kandy and Udugampola is 98 km. The road distance is 89.4 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Udugampola without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3400.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Kandy to Udugampola, including transfers.
Kandy to Udugampola bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Udugampola train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Udugampola is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 3600 and takes 3h 7m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Udugampola, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Gampaha 5 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy to Udugampola via Ambepussa and Yakkala in around 3h 7m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Gampaha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
- 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Ambepussa to Yakkala
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,500–5,500
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 Udugampola bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Kandy to Udugampola train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Gampaha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Udugampola is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Kandy to Udugampola.
There are 1556+ hotels available in Udugampola.