There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Yakkala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Gampahatrain Badulla / ...
2h 8mRs 1,661–3,428Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Yakkalabus Trincomalee-Colombo
2h 57mRs 2,511–2,730Drive 85 km
- Drive from Kandy to Yakkalacar 85 km
1h 25mRs 3,875–5,597Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Yakkalataxi 85 km
1h 25mRs 4,300–5,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Yakkala is to train which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Yakkala is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Yakkala. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Yakkala via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Yakkala. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Gampaha via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
The distance between Kandy and Yakkala is 99 km. The road distance is 85 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Yakkala without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Kandy to Yakkala, including transfers.
Kandy to Yakkala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Yakkala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Yakkala is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 2800 and takes 2h 57m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Yakkala, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Gampaha 5 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy to Yakkala via Ambepussa in around 2h 57m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Gampaha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
- 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Ambepussa to Yakkala
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,300–5,500
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 Yakkala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Kandy to Yakkala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Gampaha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Yakkala is 85 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Kandy to Yakkala.
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