There are 4 ways to get from Valaichenai 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 Kattankudi to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Ambepussabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
7h 59mRs 4,950–6,041Train
cheapest- Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
8h 48mRs 3,736–13,061Drive 177.5 km
- Drive from Valaichenai to Kandycar 177.5 km
3h 38mRs 7,528–10,874Taxi
- Take the taxi from Valaichenai to Kandytaxi 177.5 km
3h 38mRs 8,500–11,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valaichenai to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 14000 and takes 8h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Valaichenai to Kandy is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 11000.
The distance between Valaichenai and Kandy is 333 km. The road distance is 177.5 km.
The best way to get from Valaichenai to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 7h 59m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Valaichenai to Kandy, including transfers.
The best way to get from Valaichenai to Kandy is to bus which takes 7h 59m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 14000 and takes 8h 48m.
Yes, the driving distance between Valaichenai to Kandy is 178 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Valaichenai to Kandy.
There are 1433+ hotels available in Kandy.
What companies run services between Valaichenai, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Valaichenai to Kandy via Kattankudi, Dambulla, Dambulla, and Ambepussa in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Valaichenai to Kandy via Batticaloa and Polgahawela in around 8h 48m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Batticaloa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–9,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,800–9,000
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 Kattankudi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,700–2,400
- 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 38m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,500–11,000
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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