There are 5 ways to get from Oddaimavadi to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Ambepussabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
6h 51mRs 4,938–5,429Train
cheapest- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
7h 45mRs 2,841–6,503Drive 193.2 km
- Drive from Oddaimavadi to Kandycar 193.2 km
3h 27mRs 8,805–12,718Taxi
- Take the taxi from Oddaimavadi to Kandytaxi 193.2 km
3h 27mRs 9,500–12,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain
7h 14mRs 4,428–6,599
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oddaimavadi to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Oddaimavadi to Kandy is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Oddaimavadi to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Kandy via Dambulla and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Oddaimavadi to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Valaichchenai and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Oddaimavadi and Kandy is 278 km. The road distance is 193.2 km.
The best way to get from Oddaimavadi to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 6h 51m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Oddaimavadi to Kandy, including transfers.
Oddaimavadi to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Oddaimavadi to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Oddaimavadi to Kandy is to bus which takes 6h 51m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Oddaimavadi, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Oddaimavadi to Kandy via Dambulla, Dambulla, and Ambepussa in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Oddaimavadi to Kandy via Valaichchenai and Polgahawela in around 7h 45m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Valaichchenai to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Oddaimavadi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- 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 Dambulla to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,500–12,000
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More Questions & Answers
Oddaimavadi to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Oddaimavadi to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oddaimavadi to Kandy is 193 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Oddaimavadi to Kandy.
There are 1520+ hotels available in Kandy.