There are 4 ways to get from Haputale to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Mini Bus
best- Take the bus from Ella to Kandybus
4h 55mRs 12,121–15,233Train
cheapest- Take the train from Haputale to Kandytrain Badulla / ...
5h 19mRs 1,200–4,300Drive 118 km
- Drive from Haputale to Kandycar 118 km
2h 12mRs 5,070–7,323Taxi
- Take the taxi from Haputale to Kandytaxi 118 km
2h 12mRs 15,000–18,000
Haputale to Kandy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Haputale to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 4300 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Haputale to Kandy is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Haputale to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Haputale and arriving at Kandy via Ella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Haputale and arriving at Kandy. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Haputale and Kandy is 151 km. The road distance is 118 km.
The best way to get from Haputale to Kandy without a car is to Mini Bus which takes 4h 55m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 16000.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Haputale to Kandy, including transfers.
Haputale to Kandy bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, depart from Ella station.
Haputale to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Haputale station.
The best way to get from Haputale to Kandy is to Mini Bus which takes 4h 55m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 16000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 4300 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Haputale, Uva, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
Tuktukdude Lesiure operates a bus from Ella to Kandy twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 12,460 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Magical Srilanka also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Haputale to Kandy 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–4,300 and the journey takes 5h 19m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Haputale to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–4,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–4,300
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,460
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,786
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–18,000
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
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More Questions & Answers
Haputale to Kandy bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, arrive at Kandy station.
Haputale to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Haputale to Kandy is 118 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Haputale to Kandy.
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