There are 4 ways to get from Batticaloa to Kandy by train, taxi, car, or bus
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Batticaloa to Kurunegalatrain Batticaloa
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Kandytaxi
6h 8mRs 3,579–10,615Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Mirigamatrain Batticaloa
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
9h 41mRs 2,439–10,764Drive 178.3 km
- Drive from Batticaloa to Kandycar 178.3 km
3h 20mRs 7,479–10,803Taxi
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa to Kandytaxi 178.3 km
3h 20mRs 9,000–11,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Batticaloa to Kandy is to train and bus which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 11000 and takes 9h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Batticaloa to Kandy is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 11000.
The distance between Batticaloa and Kandy is 296 km. The road distance is 178.3 km.
The best way to get from Batticaloa to Kandy without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 8m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 11000.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Batticaloa to Kandy, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Batticaloa to Kandy is 178 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Batticaloa to Kandy.
There are 1433+ hotels available in Kandy.
What companies run services between Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Batticaloa to Kandy. However, you can take the train to Kurunegala then take the taxi to Kandy. Alternatively, you can drive from Batticaloa to Kandy in around 3h 20m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Batticaloa to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–8,000
- 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 2,800–8,000
Train from Batticaloa to Mirigama
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–9,500
- 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 2,800–9,500
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–11,000
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
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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