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

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Vavuniyatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Padaviyataxi taxi
    6h 38m
    Rs 5,309–9,476

  2. Train, taxi via Omanthai

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Omanthaitrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Omanthai to Padaviyataxi taxi
    7h 38m
    Rs 4,909–8,976

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Vavuniyabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vavuniya to Padaviyataxi taxi
    7h 56m

  4. Drive  206 km

    1. Drive from Kandy to Padaviyacar car 206 km
    3h 48m
    Rs 9,252–13,364

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Padaviyataxi taxi 206 km
    3h 48m
    Rs 14,000–18,000

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  • Distance: 283.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 38m

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 train to Polgahawela, take the train to Vavuniya, then take the taxi to Padaviya. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Nittambuwa, take the bus to Vavuniya, then take the taxi to Padaviya.

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