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How to get fromKandy to Yatiyantotaby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Yatiyantota by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

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    1. Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus bus 17
    2. Take the taxi from Ambepussa to Yatiyantotataxi taxi
    2h 1m
    Rs 2,011–2,530

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kandy to Ihalawatawalatrain train Colombo / ...
    2. Take the bus from Watawala to Nawatabus bus
    4h 15m
    Rs 2,386–4,437

  3. Drive  72.2 km

    1. Drive from Kandy to Yatiyantotacar car 72.2 km
    1h 24m
    Rs 3,243–4,684

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Yatiyantotataxi taxi 72.2 km
    1h 24m
    Rs 5,000–6,500

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 89.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Yatiyantota, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Kandy to Yatiyantota. However, you can take the bus to Ambepussa then take the taxi to Yatiyantota. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kandy to Yatiyantota via Ihalawatawala, Watawala, and Nawata in around 4h 15m.

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