There are 4 ways to get from Pasikudah 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
7h 3mRs 5,410–6,021Train
cheapest- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
7h 53mRs 2,976–6,663Drive 200.1 km
- Drive from Pasikudah to Kandycar 200.1 km
3h 38mRs 9,093–13,135Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pasikudah to Kandytaxi 200.1 km
3h 38mRs 10,000–12,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pasikudah to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 7h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Pasikudah to Kandy is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pasikudah to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Kandy via Dambulla and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Pasikudah to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Valaichchenai and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
The distance between Pasikudah and Kandy is 285 km. The road distance is 200.1 km.
The best way to get from Pasikudah to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 7h 3m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Pasikudah to Kandy, including transfers.
Pasikudah to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Pasikudah to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Pasikudah to Kandy is to bus which takes 7h 3m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 7h 53m.
What companies run services between Pasikudah, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Pasikudah to Kandy via Oddaimavadi, Dambulla, Dambulla, and Ambepussa in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pasikudah to Kandy via Valaichchenai and Polgahawela in around 7h 53m.
- 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
- 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/
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–12,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Pasikudah to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Pasikudah to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pasikudah to Kandy is 200 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Pasikudah to Kandy.
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