There are 4 ways to get from Pottuvil to Kandy by taxi, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, Mini Bus
best- Take the taxi from Pottuvil to Ellataxi
- Take the bus from Ella to Kandybus
5h 39mRs 46,956–56,676Drive 205.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Pottuvil to Kandycar 205.4 km
3h 40mRs 9,238–13,343Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Pottuvil to Demodarataxi
- Take the train from Demodara to Kandytrain Badulla
9h 4mRs 38,938–47,581Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Pottuvil to Kataragamataxi
- Take the bus from Kataragama to Kandybus
10h 25mRs 38,517–45,675
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pottuvil to Kandy is to drive which costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Pottuvil to Kandy is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
The distance between Pottuvil and Kandy is 257 km. The road distance is 205.4 km.
The best way to get from Pottuvil to Kandy without a car is to taxi and Mini Bus which takes 5h 39m and costs Rs. 47000 - Rs. 60000.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Pottuvil to Kandy, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Pottuvil to Kandy is 205 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Pottuvil to Kandy.
There are 1523+ hotels available in Kandy.
What companies run services between Pottuvil, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Pottuvil to Kandy. However, you can take the taxi to Ella then take the bus to Kandy. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Demodara then take the train to Kandy.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Demodara to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Website
- Tuktukdude Lesiure
Bus from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,410
- Schedules at
- Tuktukdude Lesiure
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Estimated price
- Rs 37,000–45,000
Arugam Bay Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 97 78 939
- Website
- arugamtaxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Arugam Bay Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 97 78 939
- Website
- arugamtaxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Arugam Bay Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 97 78 939
- Website
- arugamtaxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
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