There are 5 ways to get from Oddaimavadi to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Ambepussabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
6h 51mRs 4,507–4,843Train
cheapest- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
7h 46mRs 2,840–11,002Drive 187.9 km
- Drive from Oddaimavadi to Kandycar 187.9 km
3h 23mRs 7,937–11,465Taxi
- Take the taxi from Oddaimavadi to Kandytaxi 187.9 km
3h 23mRs 9,000–12,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain
7h 14m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oddaimavadi to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 11000 and takes 7h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Oddaimavadi to Kandy is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Oddaimavadi to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Kandy via Dambulla and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Oddaimavadi and Kandy is 278 km. The road distance is 187.9 km.
The best way to get from Oddaimavadi to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 6h 51m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 4900.
It takes approximately 6h 51m 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 bus which takes 6h 51m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 4900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 11000 and takes 7h 46m.
Oddaimavadi to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oddaimavadi to Kandy is 188 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Oddaimavadi to Kandy.
What companies run services between Oddaimavadi, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Oddaimavadi to Kandy via Dambulla, Dambulla, and Ambepussa in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Oddaimavadi to Kandy via Valaichchenai and Polgahawela in around 7h 46m.
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,300
- 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 Dambulla to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,000–12,000
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