What is the cheapest way to get from Kandy to Haldummulla?

The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Haldummulla is to bus via Colombo which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 2900 and takes 7h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kandy to Haldummulla?

The fastest way to get from Kandy to Haldummulla is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.

Is there a direct bus between Kandy and Haldummulla?

No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Haldummulla. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Haldummulla via Ella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Kandy to Haldummulla?

The distance between Kandy and Haldummulla is 168 km. The road distance is 127.1 km.

How do I travel from Kandy to Haldummulla without a car?

The best way to get from Kandy to Haldummulla without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 7000.

How long does it take to get from Kandy to Haldummulla?

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Kandy to Haldummulla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kandy to Haldummulla bus from?

Kandy to Haldummulla bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kandy station.

Train or bus from Kandy to Haldummulla?

The best way to get from Kandy to Haldummulla is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 3400 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Kandy to Haldummulla bus arrive?

Kandy to Haldummulla bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Ella station.

Can I drive from Kandy to Haldummulla?

Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Haldummulla is 127 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Kandy to Haldummulla.

Where can I stay near Haldummulla?

There are 1363+ hotels available in Haldummulla.

Kandy to Haldummulla - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Haldummulla by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Kandy to Bandarawelatrain Colombo / ...
6h 52m
Rs 3,400–6,928
Bus via Colombo
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Haldummullabus Colombo-Badulla
7h 50m
Rs 2,597–2,831
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
6h 53m
Rs 3,123–3,346
Drive 127.1 km
1. Drive from Kandy to Haldummullacar 127.1 km
2h 20m
Rs 5,385–7,778
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Haldummullataxi 127.1 km
2h 20m
Rs 16,000–20,000

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 168.1 km
Duration: 6h 52m

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

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Bandarawela 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–4,700 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Kandy to Ella once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,020–1,050 and the journey takes 5h.

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