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How to get fromKandy to Buttalaby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Buttala by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Mini Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Ella to Buttalataxi taxi
    4h 17m
    Rs 16,120–19,346

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Ella to Buttalataxi taxi
    5h 47m
    Rs 5,874–7,657

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Kandy to Ellatrain train Colombo / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Ella to Buttalataxi taxi
    6h 38m
    Rs 6,811–10,025

  4. Drive 160.8 km

    1. Drive from Kandy to Buttalacar car 160.8 km
    3h 2m
    Rs 7,322–10,576

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Buttalataxi taxi 160.8 km
    3h 2m
    Rs 8,000–10,000

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kandy to Buttala.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 171.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Buttala, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Kandy to Buttala. However, you can take the bus to Ella then take the taxi to Buttala. Alternatively, you can take the train to Ella then take the taxi to Buttala.

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