There are 4 ways to get from Valaichchenai to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Ambepussabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
6h 51mRs 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 196.2 km
- Drive from Valaichchenai to Kandycar 196.2 km
3h 30mRs 8,943–12,917Taxi
- Take the taxi from Valaichchenai to Kandytaxi 196.2 km
3h 30mRs 9,500–12,000
Valaichchenai to Kandy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valaichchenai to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 7h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Valaichchenai to Kandy is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Valaichchenai to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Kandy via Dambulla and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Valaichchenai 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 and Kandy is 278 km. The road distance is 196.2 km.
The best way to get from Valaichchenai to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 6h 51m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Valaichchenai to Kandy, including transfers.
Valaichchenai to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Valaichchenai to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Valaichchenai to Kandy is to bus which takes 6h 51m 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, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Oddaimavadi to Kandy via Dambulla, Dambulla, and Ambepussa in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Valaichchenai to Kandy via Polgahawela in around 7h 41m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Valaichchenai to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Oddaimavadi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,500–12,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Valaichchenai to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Valaichchenai to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valaichchenai to Kandy is 196 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Valaichchenai to Kandy.
There are 1521+ hotels available in Kandy.