There are 3 ways to get from Kandy to Welikanda by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Welikanda is to bus and train which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 9000 and takes 8h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Welikanda is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
The distance between Kandy and Welikanda is 306 km. The road distance is 162.9 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Welikanda without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 42m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 9000.
It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Kandy to Welikanda, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Welikanda is 163 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Kandy to Welikanda.
There are one+ hotels available in Welikanda.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Welikanda, North Central, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Kandy to Welikanda. However, you can take the bus to Ambepussa, take the taxi to Mirigama, then take the train to Welikanda. Alternatively, you can drive from Kandy to Welikanda in around 3h 3m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Mirigama to Welikanda
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,000–10,000
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
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