There are 5 ways to get from Uppuveli to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from 04 kanuwa to Ambepussabus Trincomalee-Colombo
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
6hRs 2,545–3,563Train
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Polgahawelatrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
7h 25mRs 2,789–6,441Drive 179.9 km
- Drive from Uppuveli to Kandycar 179.9 km
3h 4mRs 8,178–11,813Taxi
- Take the taxi from Uppuveli to Kandytaxi 179.9 km
3h 4mRs 19,000–24,000Mini Bus, bus
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Kandybus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
9h 42mRs 30,672–30,722
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Uppuveli to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3600 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Uppuveli to Kandy is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Uppuveli to Kandy. However, there are services departing from 04 kanuwa and arriving at Kandy via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Uppuveli to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Uppuveli and Kandy is 255 km. The road distance is 179.9 km.
The best way to get from Uppuveli to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 6h and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3600.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Uppuveli to Kandy, including transfers.
Uppuveli to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from 04 kanuwa station.
Uppuveli to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Uppuveli to Kandy is to bus which takes 6h and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 6500 and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Uppuveli, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Uppuveli to Kandy via 04 kanuwa and Ambepussa in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Uppuveli to Kandy via Trincomalee and Polgahawela in around 7h 25m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Trincomalee to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 04 kanuwa to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,800–2,700
- 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
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
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Trincomalee to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 30,282
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–24,000
Dilneth Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 99 78 656
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Uppuveli to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Uppuveli to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Uppuveli to Kandy is 180 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Uppuveli to Kandy.
There are 1521+ hotels available in Kandy.