There are 5 ways to get from Kantale to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kantale to Ambepussabus Trincomalee-Colombo
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
5h 9mRs 2,430–2,567Train
- Take the train from Kantale Station to Polgahawelatrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
6h 29mRs 2,532–8,347Drive 142.1 km
- Drive from Kantale to Kandycar 142.1 km
2h 27mRs 6,014–8,686Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kantale to Kandytaxi 142.1 km
2h 27mRs 15,000–19,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kantale to Alawwabus
- Take the train from Alawwa to Kandytrain Colombo
6h 17m
Kantale to Kandy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kantale to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 2600 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Kantale to Kandy is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kantale to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Kantale and arriving at Kandy via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Kantale station to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Kantale Station and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Kantale and Kandy is 218 km. The road distance is 142.1 km.
The best way to get from Kantale to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 5h 9m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 2600.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Kantale to Kandy, including transfers.
Kantale to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Kantale station.
Kantale to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kantale Station.
The best way to get from Kantale to Kandy is to bus which takes 5h 9m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 2600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 8500 and takes 6h 29m.
What companies run services between Kantale, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kantale to Kandy via Ambepussa in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kantale Station to Kandy via Polgahawela in around 6h 29m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kantale Station to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–6,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,700–6,000
Train from Polgahawela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,600
- 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 1,400–2,600
Train from Alawwa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,600
- 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 1,700–2,600
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Kantale to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 112 581 120
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kantale to Alawwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–19,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kantale to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Kantale to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kantale to Kandy is 142 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Kantale to Kandy.
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