There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Waikkal by bus, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus Colombo
- Take the taxi from Nittambuwa to Waikkaltaxi
3h 20mRs 6,275–8,299Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kandy to Ragamatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Ragama to Waikkalatrain Colombo
4h 17mRs 2,362–5,853Drive 106.2 km
- Drive from Kandy to Waikkalcar 106.2 km
1h 55mRs 4,670–6,746Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Waikkaltaxi 106.2 km
1h 55mRs 17,000–21,000
Kandy to Waikkal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Waikkal is to train which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Waikkal is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Waikkal. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Waikkala via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Kandy and Waikkal is 113 km. The road distance is 106.2 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Waikkal without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 20m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 8500.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Kandy to Waikkal, including transfers.
Kandy to Waikkal train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Waikkal train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Waikkal is 106 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Kandy to Waikkal.
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What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Waikkal, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Waikkala via Ragama in around 4h 17m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Ragama to Waikkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- 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
- 1h 22m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,000–21,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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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