There are 5 ways to get from Oluvil to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Dambulla
best- Take the bus from Kalmunai to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Ambepussabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
8h 40mRs 5,530–6,617Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalmunai to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
11h 30mRs 3,610–4,427Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kalmunai to Batticaloabus
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain
10h 41mRs 5,720–9,687Drive 205.4 km
- Drive from Oluvil to Kandycar 205.4 km
3h 54mRs 9,220–13,317Taxi
- Take the taxi from Oluvil to Kandytaxi 205.4 km
3h 54mRs 14,000–18,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oluvil to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 4500 and takes 11h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Oluvil to Kandy is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Oluvil to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Kalmunai and arriving at Kandy via Dambulla and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
The distance between Oluvil and Kandy is 366 km. The road distance is 205.4 km.
The best way to get from Oluvil to Kandy without a car is to bus via Dambulla which takes 8h 40m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Oluvil to Kandy, including transfers.
Oluvil to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Kalmunai station.
Oluvil to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oluvil to Kandy is 205 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Oluvil to Kandy.
There are 1566+ hotels available in Kandy.
What companies run services between Oluvil, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Oluvil to Kandy via Kalmunai, Dambulla, Dambulla, and Ambepussa in around 8h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Batticaloa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
Train from Polgahawela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Travels
Bus from Kalmunai to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Kalmunai to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Kalmunai to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- Superline Travels
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