There are 3 ways to get from Kandy to Padaviya by taxi, train, or car
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Kandy to Kurunegalataxi
- Take the train from Kurunegala to Vavuniyatrain
- Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Padaviyataxi
4h 41mRs 6,305–11,106Drive 205.7 km
- Drive from Kandy to Padaviyacar 205.7 km
4h 6mRs 8,637–12,475Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Padaviyataxi 205.7 km
4h 6mRs 10,000–13,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Padaviya is to taxi and train which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 12000 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Padaviya is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
The distance between Kandy and Padaviya is 256 km. The road distance is 205.7 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Padaviya without a car is to taxi and train which takes 4h 41m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 12000.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Kandy to Padaviya, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Padaviya is 206 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Kandy to Padaviya.
There are eight+ hotels available in Padaviya.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Padaviya, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Kandy to Padaviya. However, you can take the taxi to Kurunegala, take the train to Vavuniya, then take the taxi to Padaviya. Alternatively, you can drive from Kandy to Padaviya in around 4h 6m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kurunegala to Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–5,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–5,000
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–13,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
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