There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Watawala by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Kandy to Hakgalabus
- Take the taxi from Hakgala to Watawalataxi
4h 31mRs 9,337–12,108Drive 136 km
cheapest- Drive from Kandy to Watawalacar 136 km
2h 44mRs 6,094–8,802Train, taxi
- Take the train from Kandy to Idalgasinnatrain Colombo / ...
- Take the taxi from Idalgasinna to Watawalataxi
5h 48mRs 6,283–8,984Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Watawalataxi 136 km
2h 44mRs 15,000–18,000Mini Bus, bus
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
- Take the bus from Ella to Aluthnuwarabus Badulla-Colombo
6h 26mRs 15,860–18,392
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Watawala is to drive which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Watawala is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Watawala. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Aluthnuwara via Ella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Kandy and Watawala is 163 km. The road distance is 136 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Watawala without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 31m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 13000.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Kandy to Watawala, including transfers.
Kandy to Watawala bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Watawala bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, arrive at Ella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Watawala is 136 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Kandy to Watawala.
There are 386+ hotels available in Watawala.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Watawala, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kandy to Watawala via Ella, Ella, and Aluthnuwara in around 6h 26m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Idalgasinna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kandy to Hakgala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Website
- Tuktukdude Lesiure
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,893
- Schedules at
- Tuktukdude Lesiure
- Website
- Magical Srilanka
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,161
- Schedules at
- Magical Srilanka
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Ella to Aluthnuwara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,000–18,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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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