There are 4 ways to get from Ruwanwella to Kandy by taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Ruwanwella to Ambepussataxi
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
1h 53mRs 1,682–1,969Drive 68.6 km
- Drive from Ruwanwella to Kandycar 68.6 km
1h 13mRs 3,075–4,442Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ruwanwella to Kandytaxi 68.6 km
1h 13mRs 4,900–6,000Taxi, bus via Kegalle
- Take the taxi from Ruwanwella to Kegalletaxi
- Take the bus from Kegalle to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
2h 4mRs 1,876–2,210
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ruwanwella to Kandy is to taxi and bus which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2000 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Ruwanwella to Kandy is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 4500.
The distance between Ruwanwella and Kandy is 82 km. The road distance is 68.6 km.
The best way to get from Ruwanwella to Kandy without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 1h 53m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2000.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Ruwanwella to Kandy, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ruwanwella to Kandy is 69 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Ruwanwella to Kandy.
There are 1566+ hotels available in Kandy.
What companies run services between Ruwanwella, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Ruwanwella to Kandy. However, you can take the taxi to Ambepussa then take the bus to Kandy. Alternatively, you can drive from Ruwanwella to Kandy in around 1h 13m.
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
Bus from Kegalle to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–170
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 150–170
- Semi Lux
- Rs 150–210
- Super Lux
- Rs 280–360
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,400–6,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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