There are 5 ways to get from Udugampola to Kandy by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Gampaha to Kandytrain Colombo
2h 5mRs 1,582–3,451Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
2h 49mRs 1,171–1,364Drive 89.9 km
- Drive from Udugampola to Kandycar 89.9 km
1h 34mRs 4,044–5,841Taxi
- Take the taxi from Udugampola to Kandytaxi 89.9 km
1h 34mRs 6,000–8,000Fly
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
1h 17mRs 20,604–136,750
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Udugampola to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1400 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Udugampola to Kandy is to fly which takes 1h 17m and costs Rs. 20000 - Rs. 140000.
No, there is no direct bus from Udugampola to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Nittambuwa and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Udugampola to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Gampaha and arriving at Kandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
The distance between Udugampola and Kandy is 98 km. The road distance is 89.9 km.
The best way to get from Udugampola to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3500.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Udugampola to Kandy, including transfers.
Udugampola to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Nittambuwa station.
Udugampola to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Gampaha station.
The best way to get from Udugampola to Kandy is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1400 and takes 2h 49m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 20000 - Rs. 140000 and takes 1h 17m.
What companies run services between Udugampola, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Gampaha to Kandy 5 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 270–300 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Gampaha to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 270–300
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 270–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 310–430
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
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Booking & Getting There
Udugampola to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Udugampola to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Udugampola to Kandy is 90 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Udugampola to Kandy.
There are 1523+ hotels available in Kandy.