There are 4 ways to get from Oddaimavadi to Kandy by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Valaichchenai to PolgahawelaBatticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to KandyColombo
7h 45mRs 2,840–11,002Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Colombo Pettah
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus StationColombo
9h 19mRs 2,680–2,820Drive 187.9 km
- Drive from Oddaimavadi to Kandy187.9 km
3h 22mRs 7,880–11,382Taxi
- Take the taxi from Oddaimavadi to Kandy187.9 km
3h 22mRs 9,000–12,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oddaimavadi to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 2900 and takes 9h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Oddaimavadi to Kandy is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Oddaimavadi to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
The distance between Oddaimavadi and Kandy is 297 km. The road distance is 187.9 km.
The best way to get from Oddaimavadi to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 11000.
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Oddaimavadi to Kandy, including transfers.
Oddaimavadi to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
The best way to get from Oddaimavadi to Kandy is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 2900 and takes 9h 19m.
Oddaimavadi to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Pettah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oddaimavadi to Kandy is 188 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Oddaimavadi to Kandy.
What companies run services between Oddaimavadi, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Oddaimavadi to Kandy via Valaichchenai and Polgahawela in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oddaimavadi to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Colombo Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 9h 19m.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Valaichchenai to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–8,000
- 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 2,700–8,000
Train from Polgahawela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Oddaimavadi to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- 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 Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 400–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 400–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 900–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,000–12,000
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