There are 3 ways to get from Kandy to Yapahuwa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mahotrain Colombo / ...
6h 42mRs 2,047–5,381Drive 85.9 km
- Drive from Kandy to Yapahuwacar 85.9 km
1h 46mRs 3,607–5,209Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Yapahuwataxi 85.9 km
1h 46mRs 4,400–5,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Yapahuwa is to bus and train which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 5500 and takes 6h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Yapahuwa is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 5500.
The distance between Kandy and Yapahuwa is 258 km. The road distance is 85.9 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Yapahuwa without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 42m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Kandy to Yapahuwa, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Yapahuwa is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Kandy to Yapahuwa.
There are seven+ hotels available in Yapahuwa.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Yapahuwa, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Kandy to Yapahuwa. However, you can take the bus to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, walk to Colombo Fort, take the train to Maho, then take the taxi to Yapahuwa. Alternatively, you can drive from Kandy to Yapahuwa in around 1h 46m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Maho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–4,400
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–4,400
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,400–5,500
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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