There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Wadduwa by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
- Take the train from Maradana to Wadduwatrain Maradana
4h 38mRs 2,474–5,872Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy to Panadurabus 17
5h 46mRs 1,598–3,441Drive 145 km
- Drive from Kandy to Wadduwacar 145 km
2h 19mRs 6,605–9,541Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Wadduwataxi 145 km
2h 19mRs 15,000–19,000
Kandy to Wadduwa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Wadduwa is to bus which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Wadduwa is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Wadduwa. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Panadura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Wadduwa. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Wadduwa via Maradana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Kandy and Wadduwa is 154 km. The road distance is 145 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Wadduwa without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Kandy to Wadduwa, including transfers.
Kandy to Wadduwa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Wadduwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Wadduwa is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500 and takes 5h 46m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Wadduwa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Wadduwa via Maradana in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy to Panadura every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 490–550 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- 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 Wadduwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
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
- 2h 19m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–19,000
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 Wadduwa bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Panadura station.
Kandy to Wadduwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Wadduwa is 145 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Kandy to Wadduwa.
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