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How to get fromWilpattu National Park to Kandyby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Wilpattu National Park to Kandy by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Wilpattu National Park to Thambuttegamataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Thambuttegama to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain train
    7h 50m
    Rs 11,726–16,922

  2. Drive 206.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wilpattu National Park to Kandycar car 206.2 km
    5h 8m
    Rs 9,304–13,439

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Wilpattu National Park to Tambuttegamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Tambuttegam to Kurunegalabus bus 57
    3. Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus bus 17
    8h 24m
    Rs 12,023–13,959

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Wilpattu National Park to Kandytaxi taxi 206.2 km
    5h 8m
    Rs 22,000–27,000

  5. Taxi, train via Talawa

    1. Take the taxi from Wilpattu National Park to Thalawataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Thalawa to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain train
    7h 56m
    Rs 11,348–16,475

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 237.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Wilpattu National Park to Kandy. However, you can take the taxi to Thambuttegama, take the train to Polgahawela Junction, then take the train to Kandy. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Tambuttegam, take the bus to Kurunegala, take the bus to Ambepussa, then take the bus to Kandy.

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