There are 5 ways to get from Kuchchaveli to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from 04 kanuwa to Ambepussabus Trincomalee-Colombo
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
6h 33mRs 5,635–7,214Train
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Polgahawelatrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
7h 57mRs 6,000–10,237Drive 206 km
- Drive from Kuchchaveli to Kandycar 206 km
3h 33mRs 9,364–13,526Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kuchchaveli to Kandytaxi 206 km
3h 33mRs 22,000–27,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Palampoddaru to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
6h 42mRs 6,465–9,259
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kuchchaveli to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7500 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Kuchchaveli to Kandy is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kuchchaveli to Kandy. However, there are services departing from 04 kanuwa and arriving at Kandy via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Kuchchaveli to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
The distance between Kuchchaveli and Kandy is 283 km. The road distance is 206 km.
The best way to get from Kuchchaveli to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 6h 33m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Kuchchaveli to Kandy, including transfers.
Kuchchaveli to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from 04 kanuwa station.
Kuchchaveli to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Kuchchaveli to Kandy is to bus which takes 6h 33m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 11000 and takes 7h 57m.
What companies run services between Kuchchaveli, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Kuchchaveli to Kandy via 04 kanuwa and Ambepussa in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kuchchaveli to Kandy via Trincomalee and Polgahawela in around 7h 57m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Trincomalee to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
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 04 kanuwa to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,800–2,700
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Palampoddaru to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–27,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kuchchaveli to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Kuchchaveli to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kuchchaveli to Kandy is 206 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Kuchchaveli to Kandy.
There are 1524+ hotels available in Kandy.