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How to get fromKandy to Wilpattu National Parkby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Wilpattu National Park by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Thambuttegamatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Thambuttegama to Wilpattu National Parktaxi taxi
    7h 20m
    Rs 11,409–16,876

  2. Drive 206.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kandy to Wilpattu National Parkcar car 206.1 km
    5h 8m
    Rs 9,297–13,429

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Technical Junction to Anuradhapurabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Anuradhapura to Wilpattu National Parktaxi taxi
    10h 19m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Wilpattu National Parktaxi taxi 206.1 km
    5h 8m
    Rs 22,000–27,000

  5. Train, taxi via Talawa

    1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Thalawatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Thalawa to Wilpattu National Parktaxi taxi
    7h 31m
    Rs 10,909–16,876

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 237.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Kandy to Wilpattu National Park. However, you can take the train to Polgahawela, take the train to Thambuttegama, then take the taxi to Wilpattu National Park. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, walk to Technical Junction, take the bus to Anuradhapura, then take the taxi to Wilpattu National Park.

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