There are 4 ways to get from Katupotha to Kandy by taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Katupotha to Polgahawelataxi
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
1h 53mRs 2,934–4,949Taxi, bus
cheapest- Take the taxi from Katupotha to Ambepussataxi
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
2hRs 2,231–2,618Drive 69.1 km
- Drive from Katupotha to Kandycar 69.1 km
1h 11mRs 3,116–4,501Taxi
- Take the taxi from Katupotha to Kandytaxi 69.1 km
1h 11mRs 4,900–6,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Katupotha to Kandy is to taxi and bus which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 2700 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Katupotha to Kandy is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 4500.
The distance between Katupotha and Kandy is 79 km. The road distance is 69.1 km.
The best way to get from Katupotha to Kandy without a car is to taxi and train which takes 1h 53m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 5000.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Katupotha to Kandy, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Katupotha to Kandy is 69 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Katupotha to Kandy.
There are 1382+ hotels available in Kandy.
What companies run services between Katupotha, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Katupotha to Kandy. However, you can take the taxi to Polgahawela then take the train to Kandy. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Ambepussa then take the bus to Kandy.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,700–6,000
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
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