There are 4 ways to get from Valaichchenai Station to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Ambepussabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
7h 24mRs 4,938–5,429Train
cheapest- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
7h 41mRs 2,579–6,040Drive 184 km
- Drive from Valaichchenai Station to Kandycar 184 km
3h 14mRs 8,299–11,987Taxi
- Take the taxi from Valaichchenai Station to Kandytaxi 184 km
3h 14mRs 13,000–16,000
Valaichchenai Station to Kandy by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Valaichchenai Station to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 7h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Valaichchenai Station to Kandy is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Valaichchenai Station to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Kandy via Dambulla and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Valaichchenai Station to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Valaichchenai and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
The distance between Valaichchenai Station and Kandy is 281 km. The road distance is 184 km.
The best way to get from Valaichchenai Station to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Valaichchenai Station to Kandy, including transfers.
Valaichchenai Station to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Valaichchenai Station to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Valaichchenai Station to Kandy is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 7h 41m.
What companies run services between Valaichchenai Station, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Valaichchenai Station to Kandy via Oddaimavadi, Dambulla, Dambulla, and Ambepussa in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Valaichchenai to Kandy via Polgahawela in around 7h 41m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Valaichchenai to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–16,000
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Valaichchenai Station to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Valaichchenai Station to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valaichchenai Station to Kandy is 184 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Valaichchenai Station to Kandy.
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