There are 6 ways to get from Uduvil to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kachcheri to Kurunegalabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
7h 48mRs 5,584–6,086Bus via Colombo
cheapest- Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Jaffna
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
13h 38mRs 2,320–2,884Train via Kondavil
- Take the train from Kondavil to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
7h 52mRs 2,927–6,705Drive 321.1 km
- Drive from Uduvil to Kandycar 321.1 km
5h 41mRs 14,515–20,966Taxi
- Take the taxi from Uduvil to Kandytaxi 321.1 km
5h 41mRs 16,000–19,000Train
- Take the train from Inuvil to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
8h 23mRs 2,791–6,544
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Uduvil to Kandy is to bus via Colombo which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2900 and takes 13h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Uduvil to Kandy is to drive which takes 5h 41m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000.
No, there is no direct bus from Uduvil to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Kachcheri and arriving at Kandy via Kurunegala and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Uduvil to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Kondavil and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
The distance between Uduvil and Kandy is 408 km. The road distance is 321.1 km.
The best way to get from Uduvil to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 7h 48m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Uduvil to Kandy, including transfers.
Uduvil to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kachcheri station.
Uduvil to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kondavil station.
The best way to get from Uduvil to Kandy is to bus which takes 7h 48m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can train via Kondavil, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 7h 52m.
What companies run services between Uduvil, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Uduvil to Kandy via Kachcheri, Kurunegala, and Ambepussa in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Uduvil to Kandy via Kondavil and Polgahawela in around 7h 52m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kondavil to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
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
Train from Inuvil to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kachcheri to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,350–2,500
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,350–2,500
- 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
Bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–1,650
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 1,300–1,500
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 3,000–3,900
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
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–19,000
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Uduvil to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Uduvil to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Uduvil to Kandy is 321 km. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Uduvil to Kandy.
There are 1530+ hotels available in Kandy.