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How to get fromVavuniya (Station) to Kandyby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Vavuniya (Station) to Kandy by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Vavuniya to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain train Colombo
    5h 57m
    Rs 2,530–5,953

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Kurunegalabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus bus 17
    6h

  3. Drive 178.9 km

    1. Drive from Vavuniya (Station) to Kandycar car 178.9 km
    3h 9m
    Rs 8,103–11,704

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Vavuniya (Station) to Kandytaxi taxi 178.9 km
    3h 9m
    Rs 9,000–11,000

  5. Bus via Dambulla

    1. Take the bus from Vavuniya to Dambullabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Ambepussabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus bus 17
    8h 12m
    Rs 2,886–3,240

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  • Distance: 229.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Vavuniya (Station), Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?

You can take a vehicle from Vavuniya (Station) to Kandy via Vavuniya and Polgahawela in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vavuniya (Station) to Kandy via Vavuniya, Kurunegala, and Ambepussa in around 6h.

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