There are 4 ways to get from Eppawala to Kandy by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thambuttegama to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
5h 3mRs 3,935–7,714Bus
- Take the bus from Tambuttegam to Kurunegalabus 57
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
5h 38mRs 4,372–4,916Drive 117.7 km
- Drive from Eppawala to Kandycar 117.7 km
2h 5mRs 5,371–7,758Taxi
- Take the taxi from Eppawala to Kandytaxi 117.7 km
2h 5mRs 12,000–16,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Eppawala to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 5000 and takes 5h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Eppawala to Kandy is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Eppawala to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Tambuttegam and arriving at Kandy via Kurunegala and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Eppawala to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Thambuttegama and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Eppawala and Kandy is 166 km. The road distance is 117.7 km.
The best way to get from Eppawala to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Eppawala to Kandy, including transfers.
Eppawala to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Tambuttegam station.
Eppawala to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Thambuttegama station.
The best way to get from Eppawala to Kandy is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 5000 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Eppawala, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Eppawala to Kandy via Thambuttegama and Polgahawela in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Eppawala to Kandy via Tambuttegam, Kurunegala, and Ambepussa in around 5h 38m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Thambuttegama to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
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
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Tambuttegam to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 300–340
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 300–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 350–490
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
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 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–16,000
Derana
- Phone
- + 94 27 49 76 060
- Website
- deranakandy.wordpress.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
SS Cabs
- Phone
- + 94 71 16 73 673
- Website
- sscabservice.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Eppawala to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Eppawala to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Eppawala to Kandy is 118 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Eppawala to Kandy.
There are 1489+ hotels available in Kandy.