There are 4 ways to get from Valaichenai to Kandy by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Batticaloa to PolgahawelaBatticaloa
8h 18mRs 3,436–11,581Bus
- Take the bus from Kaluwanchikudy to Colombo Pettah
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus StationColombo
10h 46mRs 3,482–3,823Drive 177.5 km
- Drive from Valaichenai to Kandy177.5 km
3h 37mRs 7,429–10,731Taxi
- Take the taxi from Valaichenai to Kandy177.5 km
3h 37mRs 8,500–11,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valaichenai to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 3900 and takes 10h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Valaichenai to Kandy is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
The distance between Valaichenai and Kandy is 347 km. The road distance is 177.5 km.
The best way to get from Valaichenai to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 8h 18m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 12000.
It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Valaichenai to Kandy, including transfers.
The best way to get from Valaichenai to Kandy is to train which takes 8h 18m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 12000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 3900 and takes 10h 46m.
Yes, the driving distance between Valaichenai to Kandy is 178 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Valaichenai to Kandy.
There are 1492+ hotels available in Kandy.
What companies run services between Valaichenai, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Batticaloa to Polgahawela 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–9,000 and the journey takes 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Valaichenai to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Kaluwanchikudy, Colombo Pettah, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 10h 46m.
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- 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Kaluwanchikudy to Colombo Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,250–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 400–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 400–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 900–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- 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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