There are 4 ways to get from Kalawewa to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Dambulla to Ambepussabus Trincomalee-Colombo
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
4h 12mRs 4,304–4,886Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kalawewa to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
4h 31mRs 2,703–6,358Drive 95.5 km
- Drive from Kalawewa to Kandycar 95.5 km
1h 58mRs 4,037–5,831Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalawewa to Kandytaxi 95.5 km
1h 58mRs 5,000–6,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalawewa to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 6500 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Kalawewa to Kandy is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 6000.
The distance between Kalawewa and Kandy is 182 km. The road distance is 95.5 km.
The best way to get from Kalawewa to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 4h 12m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 4900.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Kalawewa to Kandy, including transfers.
The best way to get from Kalawewa to Kandy is to bus which takes 4h 12m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 4900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 6500 and takes 4h 31m.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalawewa to Kandy is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Kalawewa to Kandy.
There are 1433+ hotels available in Kandy.
What companies run services between Kalawewa, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Kalawewa to Kandy via Dambulla and Ambepussa in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kalawewa to Kandy via Kalawewa and Polgahawela in around 4h 31m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kalawewa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,400
- 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 2,600–3,400
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 Dambulla to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,300
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,000–6,500
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?, 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia, and Slovenia: Getting from Ljubljana to Lake Bled - to help you get the most out of your next trip.