There are 5 ways to get from Dutch Bay to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Ambepussabus Trincomalee-Colombo
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
6h 2mRs 2,098–2,596Train
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Polgahawelatrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
7h 25mRs 2,764–10,412Drive 181.8 km
- Drive from Dutch Bay to Kandycar 181.8 km
3h 6mRs 7,786–11,246Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dutch Bay to Kandytaxi 181.8 km
3h 6mRs 20,000–24,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
6h 14mRs 2,943–4,955
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dutch Bay to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2600 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Dutch Bay to Kandy is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Dutch Bay to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Kandy via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Dutch Bay and Kandy is 257 km. The road distance is 181.8 km.
The best way to get from Dutch Bay to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 6h 2m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2600.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Dutch Bay to Kandy, including transfers.
Dutch Bay to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Dutch Bay to Kandy is to bus which takes 6h 2m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 11000 and takes 7h 25m.
Dutch Bay to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dutch Bay to Kandy is 182 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Dutch Bay to Kandy.
What companies run services between Dutch Bay, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Trincomalee to Kandy via Ambepussa in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dutch Bay to Kandy via Trincomalee and Polgahawela in around 7h 25m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Trincomalee to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–7,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,700–7,500
Train from Polgahawela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,600
- 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 1,400–2,600
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,800–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Trincomalee to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,700–2,400
- 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
- +94 112 581 120
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–24,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Dilneth Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 99 78 656
- Website
- facebook.com
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