There are 5 ways to get from Batticaloa to Kandy by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Batticaloa to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Ambepussabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
7h 31mRs 4,976–5,469Train
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
8h 20mRs 2,579–6,080Drive 193.1 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Kandycar 193.1 km
3h 54mRs 8,403–12,138Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Kandytaxi 193.1 km
3h 54mRs 9,500–12,000Fly, bus, Mini Bus
- Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane BTC - WRZ
- Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Ellabus
- Take the bus from Ella to Kandybus
8h 19mRs 22,131–100,891
Batticaloa to Kandy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Kandy is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Batticaloa to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Kandy via Dambulla and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Batticaloa to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Batticaloa and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between Batticaloa and Kandy is 310 km. The road distance is 193.1 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 7h 31m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Batticaloa to Kandy, including transfers.
Batticaloa to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Batticaloa station.
Batticaloa to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Batticaloa station.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Kandy is to bus which takes 7h 31m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500 and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Batticaloa to Kandy via Dambulla, Dambulla, and Ambepussa in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Batticaloa to Kandy via Polgahawela in around 8h 20m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Batticaloa Airport to Weerawila International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–85,000
- 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 Batticaloa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- 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/
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Tissamaharama to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,603
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,910
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,500–12,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Batticaloa Car Taxi
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More Questions & Answers
Batticaloa to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Batticaloa to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Kandy is 193 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Batticaloa to Kandy.
There are 1467+ hotels available in Kandy.