There are 4 ways to get from Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Ambepussabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
7h 4mRs 5,492–6,117Train
cheapest- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
7h 51mRs 2,981–6,668Drive 202 km
- Drive from Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Kandycar 202 km
3h 39mRs 9,131–13,189Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Kandytaxi 202 km
3h 39mRs 10,000–12,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 7h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Kandy is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Kandy via Dambulla and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Valaichchenai and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
The distance between Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda and Kandy is 286 km. The road distance is 202 km.
The best way to get from Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 7h 4m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Kandy, including transfers.
Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Kandy is to bus which takes 7h 4m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 7h 51m.
What companies run services between Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Kandy via Oddaimavadi, Dambulla, Dambulla, and Ambepussa in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Kandy via Valaichchenai and Polgahawela in around 7h 51m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Valaichchenai to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Polgahawela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–12,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Kandy is 202 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda to Kandy.
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