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How to get fromMaruthamunai to Kandyby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Maruthamunai to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus via Dambulla

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kalmunai to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Ambepussabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus bus 17
    8h 22m
    Rs 4,656–5,521

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kalmunai to Colombo Pettahbus bus Kalmunai
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus bus Colombo
    11h 12m
    Rs 2,770–3,319

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kalmunai to Batticaloabus bus
    2. Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain train
    10h 22m
    Rs 4,824–8,587

  4. Drive  189.2 km

    1. Drive from Maruthamunai to Kandycar car 189.2 km
    3h 35m
    Rs 8,510–12,292

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Maruthamunai to Kandytaxi taxi 189.2 km
    3h 35m
    Rs 13,000–16,000

  6. Bus, train via Dambulla

    1. Take the bus from Kalmunai to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Polgahawelabus bus
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain train
    8h 45m
    Rs 4,146–6,691

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  • Distance: 351.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Maruthamunai, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Kalmunai to Kandy via Dambulla, Dambulla, and Ambepussa in around 8h 22m.

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