There are 6 ways to get from Uda Ambala to Kandy by car, plane, bus, or train
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Drive, fly
best- Drive from Uda Ambala to Colombo-Airport-CMBcar
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
3h 34mRs 26,553–144,977Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Beliatta to Moratuwatrain Beliatta
- Take the bus from Moratuwa to Kandybus 17
9h 31mRs 3,948–7,448Bus, train
- Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Stationbus Matara
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
6h 47mRs 11,702–15,366Train
- Take the train from Beliatta to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
9h 7mRs 4,688–9,938Drive 225.6 km
- Drive from Uda Ambala to Kandycar 225.6 km
4h 26mRs 10,146–14,656Bus
- Take the bus from Dickwella to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
7h 10mRs 6,234–7,584
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Uda Ambala to Kandy is to train and bus which costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 7500 and takes 9h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Uda Ambala to Kandy is to drive and fly which takes 3h 34m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 150000.
No, there is no direct bus from Uda Ambala to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Dickwella and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Uda Ambala to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Beliatta and arriving at Kandy via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
The distance between Uda Ambala and Kandy is 320 km. The road distance is 225.6 km.
The best way to get from Uda Ambala to Kandy without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 47m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 16000.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Uda Ambala to Kandy, including transfers.
Uda Ambala to Kandy bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Dickwella station.
Uda Ambala to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Beliatta station.
The best way to get from Uda Ambala to Kandy is to train which takes 9h 7m and costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 10000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 8000 and takes 7h 10m.
What companies run services between Uda Ambala, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Uda Ambala to Kandy via Beliatta and Fort Station in around 9h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Uda Ambala to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Dickwella and Nittambuwa in around 7h 10m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Beliatta to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
Train from Fort Station to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Beliatta to Moratuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–570
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 520–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
Bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 270–300
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 270–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 310–430
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
Bus from Moratuwa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 460–510
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 460–510
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–800
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Dickwella to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Uda Ambala to Kandy bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Uda Ambala to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Uda Ambala to Kandy is 226 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Uda Ambala to Kandy.
There are 1502+ hotels available in Kandy.