There are 4 ways to get from Passikudah to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Ambepussabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
7h 3mRs 5,006–5,517Train
cheapest- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
7h 53mRs 2,972–11,158Drive 188.1 km
- Drive from Passikudah to Kandycar 188.1 km
3h 26mRs 7,957–11,493Taxi
- Take the taxi from Passikudah to Kandytaxi 188.1 km
3h 26mRs 9,500–12,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Passikudah to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 12000 and takes 7h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Passikudah to Kandy is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
The distance between Passikudah and Kandy is 285 km. The road distance is 188.1 km.
The best way to get from Passikudah to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 7h 3m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Passikudah to Kandy, including transfers.
The best way to get from Passikudah to Kandy is to bus which takes 7h 3m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 12000 and takes 7h 53m.
Yes, the driving distance between Passikudah to Kandy is 188 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Passikudah to Kandy.
There are 1433+ hotels available in Kandy.
What companies run services between Passikudah, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Passikudah to Kandy via Oddaimavadi, Dambulla, Dambulla, and Ambepussa in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Passikudah to Kandy via Valaichchenai and Polgahawela in around 7h 53m.
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,500–12,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Batticaloa Car Taxi
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