There are 5 ways to get from Ampara to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Dambulla
best- Take the bus from Kalmunai to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Ambepussabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
8h 48mRs 6,067–7,252Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalmunai to Colombo Pettahbus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
10h 36mRs 4,147–5,062Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kalmunai to Batticaloabus
- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain
10h 49mRs 6,257–10,322Drive 187.8 km
- Drive from Ampara to Kandycar 187.8 km
3h 31mRs 8,583–12,398Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ampara to Kandytaxi 187.8 km
3h 31mRs 9,000–12,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ampara to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 5500 and takes 10h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Ampara to Kandy is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ampara to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Kalmunai and arriving at Kandy via Dambulla and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
The distance between Ampara and Kandy is 378 km. The road distance is 187.8 km.
The best way to get from Ampara to Kandy without a car is to bus via Dambulla which takes 8h 48m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Ampara to Kandy, including transfers.
Ampara to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Kalmunai station.
Ampara to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ampara to Kandy is 188 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Ampara to Kandy.
There are 1462+ hotels available in Kandy.
What companies run services between Ampara, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Ampara to Kandy via Kalmunai, Dambulla, Dambulla, and Ambepussa in around 8h 48m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Batticaloa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- 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 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
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
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Kalmunai to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,700
- 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/
Bus from Kalmunai to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Kalmunai to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,900
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- 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
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
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