There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Valaichchenai 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 Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
7h 21mRs 2,509–6,076Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Oddaimavadibus
9h 4mRs 3,525–4,099Drive 184.4 km
- Drive from Kandy to Valaichchenaicar 184.4 km
3h 15mRs 8,293–11,978Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Valaichchenaitaxi 184.4 km
3h 15mRs 13,000–16,000
Kandy to Valaichchenai by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Valaichchenai is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 7h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Valaichchenai is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Valaichchenai. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Oddaimavadi via Nittambuwa and Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Valaichchenai. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Valaichchenai via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Kandy and Valaichchenai is 293 km. The road distance is 184.4 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Valaichchenai without a car is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Kandy to Valaichchenai, including transfers.
Kandy to Valaichchenai bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Kandy to Valaichchenai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Valaichchenai is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 4100 and takes 9h 4m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Valaichchenai, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Valaichchenai via Polgahawela in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Oddaimavadi via Nittambuwa and Dambulla in around 9h 4m.
- 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 to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- 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
- 3h 15m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–16,000
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 Valaichchenai bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Kandy to Valaichchenai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Valaichchenai is 184 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Kandy to Valaichchenai.
There are 53+ hotels available in Valaichchenai.