There are 5 ways to get from Wellawaya to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kubalwela to Gampolabus
3h 55mRs 5,280–8,353Train
cheapest- Take the train from Heel Oya to Kandytrain Badulla
6h 44mRs 5,172–7,676Drive 152.7 km
- Drive from Wellawaya to Kandycar 152.7 km
2h 59mRs 6,851–9,895Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wellawaya to Kandytaxi 152.7 km
2h 59mRs 19,000–23,000Mini Bus
- Take the bus from Ella to Kandybus
4hRs 13,415–17,036
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wellawaya to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000 and takes 6h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Wellawaya to Kandy is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Wellawaya to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Kubalwela and arriving at Gampola via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Wellawaya to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Heel Oya and arriving at Kandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Wellawaya and Kandy is 157 km. The road distance is 152.7 km.
The best way to get from Wellawaya to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8500.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Wellawaya to Kandy, including transfers.
Wellawaya to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kubalwela station.
Wellawaya to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Heel Oya station.
The best way to get from Wellawaya to Kandy is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between Wellawaya, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kubalwela to Gampola twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 370–910 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Heel Oya to Kandy 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 6h 2m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Heel Oya to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kubalwela to Gampola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 370–910
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 370–420
- Semi Lux
- Rs 440–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 800–1,100
- Seater
- Rs 880–910
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–23,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Wellawaya to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Gampola station.
Wellawaya to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellawaya to Kandy is 153 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Wellawaya to Kandy.
There are 1566+ hotels available in Kandy.