There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Warakapola by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
2h 22mRs 2,411–2,730Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kandy to Alawwatrain Kandy
3h 18mRs 1,966–3,987Drive 58.2 km
- Drive from Kandy to Warakapolacar 58.2 km
59 minRs 2,646–3,822Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Warakapolataxi 58.2 km
59 minRs 3,000–3,600
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Warakapola is to train which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 4000 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Warakapola is to drive which takes 59 min and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3900.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Warakapola. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Warakapola via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Warakapola. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Alawwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Kandy and Warakapola is 58 km. The road distance is 58.2 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Warakapola without a car is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 2800.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Kandy to Warakapola, including transfers.
Kandy to Warakapola bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Warakapola train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Warakapola is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 2800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 4000 and takes 3h 18m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Warakapola, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy to Ambepussa every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 210–230 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Alawwa 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 2h 6m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Alawwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 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
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,000–3,600
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 Warakapola bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Kandy to Warakapola train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Alawwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Warakapola is 58 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Kandy to Warakapola.
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