There are 4 ways to get from Passikudah 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
7h 2mRs 5,406–6,016Train
cheapest- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
7h 53mRs 2,972–6,658Drive 201 km
- Drive from Passikudah to Kandycar 201 km
3h 41mRs 9,183–13,264Taxi
- Take the taxi from Passikudah to Kandytaxi 201 km
3h 41mRs 10,000–12,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Passikudah to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 7h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Passikudah to Kandy is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Passikudah to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Kandy via Dambulla and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Passikudah 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 and Kandy is 285 km. The road distance is 201 km.
The best way to get from Passikudah to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 7h 2m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Passikudah to Kandy, including transfers.
Passikudah to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Passikudah to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Passikudah to Kandy is to bus which takes 7h 2m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 7h 53m.
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 2m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Passikudah 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 41m
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–12,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Passikudah to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Passikudah to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Passikudah to Kandy is 201 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Passikudah to Kandy.
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