There are 4 ways to get from Kalawewa to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Dambulla to Ambepussabus Trincomalee-Colombo
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
4h 9mRs 4,513–5,197Train
cheapest- Take the train from Awukana to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
4h 26mRs 2,683–6,235Drive 95.8 km
- Drive from Kalawewa to Kandycar 95.8 km
1h 47mRs 4,305–6,218Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalawewa to Kandytaxi 95.8 km
1h 47mRs 6,500–8,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kalawewa to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Kalawewa to Kandy is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs Rs. 4300 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalawewa to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Dambulla and arriving at Kandy via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalawewa to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Awukana and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Kalawewa and Kandy is 182 km. The road distance is 95.8 km.
The best way to get from Kalawewa to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Kalawewa to Kandy, including transfers.
Kalawewa to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Dambulla station.
Kalawewa to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Awukana station.
The best way to get from Kalawewa to Kandy is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 6500 and takes 4h 26m.
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 9m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kalawewa to Kandy via Awukana and Polgahawela in around 4h 26m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Awukana to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,500–8,500
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kalawewa to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Kalawewa to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalawewa to Kandy is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Kalawewa to Kandy.
There are 1555+ hotels available in Kandy.