There are 4 ways to get from Kodikamam to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kodikamam to Kurunegalabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
7h 10mRs 4,729–5,031Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kodikamam to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
7h 11mRs 2,579–6,110Drive 297.3 km
- Drive from Kodikamam to Kandycar 297.3 km
5h 12mRs 13,514–19,519Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kodikamam to Kandytaxi 297.3 km
5h 12mRs 14,000–18,000
Kodikamam to Kandy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kodikamam to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 7h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Kodikamam to Kandy is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 20000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kodikamam to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Kodikamam and arriving at Kandy via Kurunegala and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Kodikamam to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Kodikamam and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
The distance between Kodikamam and Kandy is 374 km. The road distance is 297.3 km.
The best way to get from Kodikamam to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 7h 10m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 5100.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Kodikamam to Kandy, including transfers.
Kodikamam to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kodikamam station.
Kodikamam to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kodikamam station.
The best way to get from Kodikamam to Kandy is to bus which takes 7h 10m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 5100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 7h 11m.
What companies run services between Kodikamam, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kodikamam to Kandy via Kurunegala and Ambepussa in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kodikamam to Kandy via Polgahawela in around 7h 11m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kodikamam to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kodikamam to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,200–2,300
- 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
- 5h 12m
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Kodikamam to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Kodikamam to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kodikamam to Kandy is 297 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Kodikamam to Kandy.
There are 1521+ hotels available in Kandy.