There are 5 ways to get from Kaudulla National Park to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Habarana to Ambepussabus Trincomalee-Colombo
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
4h 39mRs 4,003–4,477Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Galoya to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
5h 9mRs 2,738–4,913Train
- Take the train from Galoya Junction to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
5h 50mRs 3,010–6,603Drive 121 km
- Drive from Kaudulla National Park to Kandycar 121 km
2h 12mRs 5,176–7,477Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kaudulla National Park to Kandytaxi 121 km
2h 12mRs 8,500–11,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kaudulla National Park to Kandy is to bus and train which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 5000 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Kaudulla National Park to Kandy is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kaudulla National Park to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Habarana and arriving at Kandy via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Kaudulla National Park to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Galoya Junction and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Kaudulla National Park and Kandy is 196 km. The road distance is 121 km.
The best way to get from Kaudulla National Park to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 4h 39m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 4500.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Kaudulla National Park to Kandy, including transfers.
Kaudulla National Park to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Habarana station.
Kaudulla National Park to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Galoya Junction station.
The best way to get from Kaudulla National Park to Kandy is to bus which takes 4h 39m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 4500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Kaudulla National Park, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Kaudulla National Park to Kandy via Habarana and Ambepussa in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kaudulla National Park to Kandy via Galoya Junction and Polgahawela in around 5h 50m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Galoya Junction to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
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 Habarana to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Galoya to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,500–11,000
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Kaudulla National Park to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Kaudulla National Park to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kaudulla National Park to Kandy is 121 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Kaudulla National Park to Kandy.
There are 1405+ hotels available in Kandy.