What is the cheapest way to get from Kandy to Wattala?

The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Wattala is to bus which costs Rs. 390 - Rs. 440 and takes 4h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kandy to Wattala?

The fastest way to get from Kandy to Wattala is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 7000.

Is there a direct bus between Kandy and Wattala?

No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Wattala. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Wattala via Technical Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Kandy and Wattala?

No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Wattala. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Hunupitiya via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Kandy to Wattala?

The distance between Kandy and Wattala is 127 km. The road distance is 107.5 km.

How do I travel from Kandy to Wattala without a car?

The best way to get from Kandy to Wattala without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 6500.

How long does it take to get from Kandy to Wattala?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Kandy to Wattala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kandy to Wattala bus from?

Kandy to Wattala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kandy to Wattala train from?

Kandy to Wattala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.

Train or bus from Kandy to Wattala?

The best way to get from Kandy to Wattala is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 390 - Rs. 440 and takes 4h 29m.

Where does the Kandy to Wattala bus arrive?

Kandy to Wattala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Kandy to Wattala train arrive?

Kandy to Wattala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.

Can I drive from Kandy to Wattala?

Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Wattala is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Kandy to Wattala.

Where can I stay near Wattala?

There are 1690+ hotels available in Wattala.

Kandy to Wattala - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Wattala by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
3h 48m
Rs 1,524–6,247
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
4h 29m
Rs 390–440
Drive 107.5 km
1. Drive from Kandy to Wattalacar 107.5 km
1h 52m
Rs 4,520–6,529
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Wattalataxi 107.5 km
1h 52m
Rs 29,000–35,000

Kandy to Wattala by train

19Weekly Trains

3h 48mAverage Duration

Rs 1,524Cheapest Price

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Distance: 127.3 km
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Wattala, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Maradana every 3 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,800 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 3h.

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