There are 6 ways to get from Uda Ambala to Kandy by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Ex 1-18
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
6h 28mRs 10,872–13,436Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Beliatta to Moratuwatrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Moratuwa to Kandybus 17
9h 31mRs 3,948–7,448Train
- Take the train from Beliatta to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
9h 7mRs 4,688–9,938Drive 225.6 km
- Drive from Uda Ambala to Kandycar 225.6 km
4h 26mRs 10,284–14,855Bus, train
- Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Stationbus Matara
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
6h 47mRs 11,702–15,366Bus via Moratuwa
- Take the bus from Dickwella to Panadurabus
- Take the bus from Panadura to Kandybus 17
7h 56mRs 6,404–7,724
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Uda Ambala to Kandy is to train and bus which costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 7500 and takes 9h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Uda Ambala to Kandy is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 15000.
No, there is no direct bus from Uda Ambala station to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Matara Bus Station and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Uda Ambala to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Beliatta and arriving at Kandy via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
The distance between Uda Ambala and Kandy is 295 km. The road distance is 225.6 km.
The best way to get from Uda Ambala to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 6h 28m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 14000.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Uda Ambala to Kandy, including transfers.
Uda Ambala to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Matara Bus Station.
Uda Ambala to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Beliatta station.
The best way to get from Uda Ambala to Kandy is to bus which takes 6h 28m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 14000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 10000 and takes 9h 7m.
What companies run services between Uda Ambala, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Uda Ambala to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Matara Bus Station and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Uda Ambala to Kandy via Beliatta and Fort Station in around 9h 7m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Beliatta to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
Train from Fort Station to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
Train from Fort Station to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
Train from Beliatta to Moratuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Matara Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–570
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 520–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
Bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–570
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 520–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
Bus from Panadura to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 490–540
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 490–540
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–850
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,400
Bus from Moratuwa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 460–510
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 460–510
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–800
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Matara Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Dickwella to Panadura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Uda Ambala to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Uda Ambala to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Uda Ambala to Kandy is 226 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Uda Ambala to Kandy.
There are 1520+ hotels available in Kandy.