There are 7 ways to get from Kandy to Unawatuna by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly from Kandy
best- Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Koggala (KCT)plane KDW - KCT
1h 12mRs 16,431–91,954Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
- Take the train from Maradana to Unawatunatrain Maradana
5h 49mRs 1,484–5,972Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy to Kaduwelabus 17
- Take the bus from Kaduwela to Galle Bus Stationbus Kaduwela
6h 55mRs 1,876–3,759Drive 219.5 km
- Drive from Kandy to Unawatunacar 219.5 km
3h 2mRs 9,976–14,410Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Unawatunataxi 219.5 km
3h 2mRs 33,000–40,000Train to Hatton, fly
- Take the train from Kandy to Hattontrain
- Fly from Hatton (NUF) to Koggala (KCT)plane NUF - KCT
4h 6mRs 15,855–93,950Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kandy to Panadurabus 17
- Take the train from Panadura to Unawatunatrain Maradana
7h 19mRs 1,698–3,541
Kandy to Unawatuna by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Unawatuna is to bus and train which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 3600 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Unawatuna is to fly which takes 1h 12m and costs Rs. 16000 - Rs. 95000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Unawatuna station. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Galle Bus Station via Kaduwela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Unawatuna. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Unawatuna via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Kandy and Unawatuna is 180 km. The road distance is 219.5 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Unawatuna without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Kandy to Unawatuna, including transfers.
Kandy to Unawatuna bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Unawatuna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Unawatuna is to fly which takes 1h 12m and costs Rs. 16000 - Rs. 95000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 49m, you could also bus, which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 3800 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Unawatuna, Southern, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Kandy (KDW) to Koggala (KCT) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kandy to Unawatuna via Maradana in around 5h 49m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Kandy to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–85,000
Flights from Hatton to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–85,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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
Train from Maradana to Unawatuna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 213–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,596
- 2nd Class
- Rs 213
- 1st Class
- Rs 1,915
Train from Kandy to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 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 Panadura to Unawatuna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 Kaduwela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 370–410
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 370–410
- Semi Lux
- Rs 440–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 800–1,100
Bus from Kaduwela to Galle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 400–450
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 400–450
- Semi Lux
- Rs 480–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 900–1,200
Bus from Kandy to Panadura
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 490–550
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 490–550
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–850
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Estimated price
- Rs 33,000–40,000
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 Unawatuna bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kaduwela station.
Kandy to Unawatuna train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Unawatuna is 219 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Kandy to Unawatuna.
There are 4945+ hotels available in Unawatuna.