There are 6 ways to get from Kattankudy to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Dambulla
best- Take the bus from Kattankudi to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Ambepussabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
7h 39mRs 4,296–5,478Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kattankudi to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
10h 29mRs 2,770–3,276Train
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
9h 39mRs 4,784–8,545Drive 184.7 km
- Drive from Kattankudy to Kandycar 184.7 km
3h 21mRs 8,311–12,005Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kattankudy to Kandytaxi 184.7 km
3h 21mRs 13,000–16,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kattankudi to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain
8h 2mRs 3,786–6,648
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kattankudy to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3300 and takes 10h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Kattankudy to Kandy is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kattankudy to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Kattankudi and arriving at Kandy via Dambulla and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Kattankudy to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
The distance between Kattankudy and Kandy is 317 km. The road distance is 184.7 km.
The best way to get from Kattankudy to Kandy without a car is to bus via Dambulla which takes 7h 39m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Kattankudy to Kandy, including transfers.
Kattankudy to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Kattankudi station.
Kattankudy to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Kattankudy to Kandy is to bus via Dambulla which takes 7h 39m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 9000 and takes 9h 39m.
What companies run services between Kattankudy, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kattankudi to Kandy via Dambulla, Dambulla, and Ambepussa in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kattankudi to Kandy via Batticaloa, Batticaloa, and Polgahawela in around 9h 39m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
Train from Polgahawela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Polgahawela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Kattankudi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,700–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Kattankudi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,700–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Kattankudi to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–16,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Kattankudy to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Kattankudy to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kattankudy to Kandy is 185 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Kattankudy to Kandy.
There are 1528+ hotels available in Kandy.