There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Wellawatte by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Ambepussa
best- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Wellawattabus Trincomalee-Colombo
3h 44mRs 2,511–2,830Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
4h 29mRs 390–440Train
- Take the train from Kandy to Fort Stationtrain Kandy / ...
3h 51mRs 2,376–5,874Drive 119.8 km
- Drive from Kandy to Wellawattecar 119.8 km
2h 2mRs 5,462–7,889Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Wellawattetaxi 119.8 km
2h 2mRs 32,000–39,000
Kandy to Wellawatte by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Wellawatte is to bus which costs Rs. 390 - Rs. 440 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Wellawatte is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Wellawatte. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Wellawatta via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Wellawatte. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Wellawatta via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Kandy and Wellawatte is 124 km. The road distance is 119.8 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Wellawatte without a car is to bus via Ambepussa which takes 3h 44m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 2900.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Kandy to Wellawatte, including transfers.
Kandy to Wellawatte bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Wellawatte train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Wellawatte is to bus via Ambepussa which takes 3h 44m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 3h 51m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Wellawatte, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kandy to Wellawatta via Ambepussa in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Fort Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 36m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- 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
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Ambepussa to Wellawatta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Estimated price
- Rs 32,000–39,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Kandy to Wellawatte bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Kandy to Wellawatte train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Wellawatte is 120 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Kandy to Wellawatte.
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