There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Watagoda by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Mini Bus
best- Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
4h 12mRs 14,942–17,387Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
5h 42mRs 4,574–5,557Train
- Take the train from Kandy to Demodaratrain Colombo / ...
6h 53mRs 4,917–7,434Drive 142.3 km
- Drive from Kandy to Watagodacar 142.3 km
2h 36mRs 6,420–9,273Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Watagodataxi 142.3 km
2h 36mRs 7,000–8,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Watagoda is to bus which costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Watagoda is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Watagoda. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Ella via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Watagoda. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Demodara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Kandy and Watagoda is 159 km. The road distance is 142.3 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Watagoda without a car is to Mini Bus which takes 4h 12m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Kandy to Watagoda, including transfers.
Kandy to Watagoda bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Watagoda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Watagoda is to Mini Bus which takes 4h 12m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 7500 and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Watagoda, Uva, Sri Lanka?
Tuktukdude Lesiure operates a bus from Kandy to Ella twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 12,987 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Magical Srilanka also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Demodara 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 6h 5m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Demodara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Website
- Tuktukdude Lesiure
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,987
- Schedules at
- Tuktukdude Lesiure
- Website
- Magical Srilanka
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,243
- Schedules at
- Magical Srilanka
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 1,020–1,050
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,000–8,500
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 Watagoda bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, arrive at Ella station.
Kandy to Watagoda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Demodara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Watagoda is 142 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Kandy to Watagoda.
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