There are 4 ways to get from Passikudah Bay 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
7hRs 5,335–5,933Train
cheapest- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
7h 53mRs 3,055–6,756Drive 195 km
- Drive from Passikudah Bay to Kandycar 195 km
3h 32mRs 8,907–12,866Taxi
- Take the taxi from Passikudah Bay to Kandytaxi 195 km
3h 32mRs 9,500–12,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Passikudah Bay to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 7h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Passikudah Bay to Kandy is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Passikudah Bay to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Kandy via Dambulla and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Passikudah Bay to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Valaichchenai and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
The distance between Passikudah Bay and Kandy is 283 km. The road distance is 195 km.
The best way to get from Passikudah Bay to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 7h and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Passikudah Bay to Kandy, including transfers.
Passikudah Bay to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Passikudah Bay to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Passikudah Bay to Kandy is to bus which takes 7h and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 7h 53m.
What companies run services between Passikudah Bay, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Passikudah Bay to Kandy via Oddaimavadi, Dambulla, Dambulla, and Ambepussa in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Passikudah Bay to Kandy via Valaichchenai and Polgahawela in around 7h 53m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Valaichchenai to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- 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 2,400–3,200
Train from Polgahawela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
- 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 2,400–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,500–12,000
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More Questions & Answers
Passikudah Bay to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Passikudah Bay to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Passikudah Bay to Kandy is 195 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Passikudah Bay to Kandy.
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