What is the cheapest way to get from Kuda Oya to Kandy?

The cheapest way to get from Kuda Oya to Kandy is to bus via Dambulla which costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 5500 and takes 8h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kuda Oya to Kandy?

The fastest way to get from Kuda Oya to Kandy is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.

Is there a direct bus between Kuda Oya and Kandy?

No, there is no direct bus from Kuda Oya to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Medawachchiya and arriving at Kandy via Kurunegala and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Kuda Oya and Kandy?

No, there is no direct train from Kuda Oya to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Madawachchiya and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Kuda Oya to Kandy?

The distance between Kuda Oya and Kandy is 238 km. The road distance is 172.5 km.

How do I travel from Kuda Oya to Kandy without a car?

The best way to get from Kuda Oya to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 8500.

How long does it take to get from Kuda Oya to Kandy?

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Kuda Oya to Kandy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kuda Oya to Kandy bus from?

Kuda Oya to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Medawachchiya station.

Where do I catch the Kuda Oya to Kandy train from?

Kuda Oya to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Madawachchiya station.

Train or bus from Kuda Oya to Kandy?

The best way to get from Kuda Oya to Kandy is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Kuda Oya to Kandy bus arrive?

Kuda Oya to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kurunegala station.

Where does the Kuda Oya to Kandy train arrive?

Kuda Oya to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.

Can I drive from Kuda Oya to Kandy?

Yes, the driving distance between Kuda Oya to Kandy is 172 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Kuda Oya to Kandy.

Where can I stay near Kandy?

There are 1564+ hotels available in Kandy.

Kuda Oya to Kandy - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Kuda Oya to Kandy by train, bus, car, or taxi

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1. Take the train from Madawachchiya to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
5h 47m
Rs 4,309–8,138
Bus
1. Take the bus from Medawachchiya to Kurunegalabus
2. Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
5h 56m
Drive 172.5 km
1. Drive from Kuda Oya to Kandycar 172.5 km
3h 16m
Rs 7,711–11,137
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kuda Oya to Kandytaxi 172.5 km
3h 16m
Rs 8,500–11,000
Bus via Dambulla
1. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Dambullabus
2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Ambepussabus
3. Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
8h 46m
Rs 4,499–5,154

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Map of how to get from Kuda Oya to Kandy.

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Distance: 237.7 km
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Kuda Oya, North Central, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?

You can take a vehicle from Kuda Oya to Kandy via Madawachchiya and Polgahawela in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kuda Oya to Kandy via Medawachchiya, Kurunegala, and Ambepussa in around 5h 56m.

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