There are 4 ways to get from Uthukuli to Kandy by train, ferry, taxi, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, ferry, taxi
best- Take the train from Erode Jn to Nagappattinam
- Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
- Take the train from Kankesanturai to Kurunegala
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Kandy
18h 20mRs 27,503–41,658Train, fly to Hatton, taxi
cheapest- Take the train from Erode Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Hatton (NUF)TRZ - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Kandy
19h 17mRs 22,302–91,107Train, ferry, bus
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Nagappattinam
- Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
- Take the bus from Kankesanturai to Nittambuwa
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
21h 9mRs 27,253–32,318Train, fly to Jaffna, taxi
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Jaffna (JAF)TRZ - JAF
- Take the train from Kankesanturai to Kurunegala
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Kandy
13h 20mRs 33,602–85,057
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Hatton (NUF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Uthukuli to Kandy is to train and ferry and bus which costs Rs. 27000 - Rs. 33000 and takes 21h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Uthukuli to Kandy is to train and fly and taxi which takes 13h 20m and costs Rs. 33000 - Rs. 85000.
The distance between Uthukuli and Kandy is 753 km.
The best way to get from Uthukuli to Kandy without a car is to train and ferry and taxi which takes 18h 20m and costs Rs. 27000 - Rs. 42000.
It takes approximately 18h 20m to get from Uthukuli to Kandy, including transfers.
There are 1484+ hotels available in Kandy.
What companies run services between Uthukuli, India and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Uthukuli to Kandy. However, you can take the taxi to Erode Jn, take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the train to Kurunegala, then take the taxi to Kandy. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Uthukuli to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Erode Jn, Nagappattinam, Nagapattinam, Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, and Nittambuwa in around 21h 9m.
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- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Hatton via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–80,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Hatton via Madras, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 28,000–100,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Hatton via Bengaluru, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–95,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 27,000–65,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Erode Jn to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 700–5,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- Rs 700–850
- Third AC (3A)
- Rs 1,900–2,400
- Second AC (2A)
- Rs 2,600–3,300
- First Class (1A)
- Rs 4,300–5,500
Train from Erode Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 550–4,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- Rs 550–650
- Third AC (3A)
- Rs 1,500–1,900
- Second AC (2A)
- Rs 2,000–2,600
- First Class (1A)
- Rs 3,300–4,200
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kankesanturai to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–10,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,800–10,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kankesanturai to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 270–310
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 270–310
- Semi Lux
- Rs 310–440
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
- Website
- shipindia.com
Ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,451
- Schedules at
- shipindia.com
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–4,400
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
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