There are 3 ways to get from Kandy to Valaichchenai by taxi, train, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Valaichchenai is to taxi and train which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 11000 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Valaichchenai is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
The distance between Kandy and Valaichchenai is 266 km. The road distance is 185.5 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Valaichchenai without a car is to taxi and train which takes 5h 20m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 11000.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Kandy to Valaichchenai, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Valaichchenai is 185 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Kandy to Valaichchenai.
There are 42+ hotels available in Valaichchenai.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Valaichchenai, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Kandy to Valaichchenai. However, you can take the taxi to Kurunegala then take the train to Valaichchenai. Alternatively, you can drive from Kandy to Valaichchenai in around 3h 20m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kurunegala to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–7,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,700–7,500
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–11,000
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
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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