There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Valvettithurai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Kodikamamtrain Colombo / ...
7h 53mRs 3,809–7,776Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kilinochchibus
- Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Kuncharkadaibus
10h 16mDrive 318.6 km
- Drive from Kandy to Valvettithuraicar 318.6 km
5h 38mRs 14,287–20,636Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Valvettithuraitaxi 318.6 km
5h 38mRs 22,000–27,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Valvettithurai is to train which costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 8000 and takes 7h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Valvettithurai is to drive which takes 5h 38m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Valvettithurai. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Kuncharkadai via Nittambuwa and Kilinochchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Valvettithurai. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Kodikamam via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
The distance between Kandy and Valvettithurai is 368 km. The road distance is 318.6 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Valvettithurai without a car is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Kandy to Valvettithurai, including transfers.
Kandy to Valvettithurai bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Kandy to Valvettithurai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Valvettithurai is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 16m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Valvettithurai, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Valvettithurai via Polgahawela Junction and Kodikamam in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Kuncharkadai via Nittambuwa and Kilinochchi in around 10h 16m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Kodikamam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 270–300
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 270–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 310–430
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–27,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Kandy to Valvettithurai bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Kandy to Valvettithurai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Valvettithurai is 319 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Kandy to Valvettithurai.
There are 244+ hotels available in Valvettithurai.