There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Wellawatte by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Wellawattabus Trincomalee-Colombo
3h 44mRs 2,511–2,830Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kandy to Fort Stationtrain Kandy / ...
3h 51mRs 2,376–5,874Drive 119.8 km
- Drive from Kandy to Wellawattecar 119.8 km
2h 2mRs 5,387–7,782Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Wellawattetaxi 119.8 km
2h 2mRs 32,000–39,000Bus via Veyangoda
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus Colombo
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Wellawatta 42'nd Lanebus
4h 50m
Kandy to Wellawatte by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Wellawatte is to bus which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 2900 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Wellawatte is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Wellawatte. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Wellawatta via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Wellawatte. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Wellawatta via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Kandy and Wellawatte is 124 km. The road distance is 119.8 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Wellawatte without a car is to bus which takes 3h 44m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 2900.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Kandy to Wellawatte, including transfers.
Kandy to Wellawatte bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Wellawatte train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Wellawatte is to bus which takes 3h 44m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 3h 51m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Wellawatte, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kandy to Wellawatta via Ambepussa in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Fort Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 36m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
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
- 2h 2m
- Estimated price
- Rs 32,000–39,000
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 Wellawatte bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Kandy to Wellawatte train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Wellawatte is 120 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Kandy to Wellawatte.
There are 1404+ hotels available in Wellawatte.