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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kandy to Chenkalady

Composite routes from Kandy to Chenkalady

Cheapest
3 h
Car
171 km.
from $9
Other
11 h 1 min
118 km.
from $13.43

Transport providers

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Polgahawela to Eravur
Ave. Duration:
5h 27m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.41–$4.67

Bus operators

Superline Travels

Phone:
+94 777 382 186
Email:
Website:
superline.lk/
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Eravur
Ave. Duration:
5h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.61–$7.93

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.98–$1.74

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kandy to Chenkalady?

The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Chenkalady is to train which costs $4.35 - $8.70 and takes 8h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kandy to Chenkalady?

The fastest way to get from Kandy to Chenkalady is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $22.83 - $33.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Kandy and Chenkalady?

No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Chenkalady. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Eravur via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

How far is it from Kandy to Chenkalady?

The distance between Kandy and Chenkalady is 313 km. The road distance is 171.6 km.

How do I travel from Kandy to Chenkalady without a car?

The best way to get from Kandy to Chenkalady without a car is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs $4.35 - $8.70 .

How long does it take to get from Kandy to Chenkalady?

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Kandy to Chenkalady, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kandy to Chenkalady bus from?

Kandy to Chenkalady bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.

Train or bus from Kandy to Chenkalady?

The best way to get from Kandy to Chenkalady is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs $4.35 - $8.70 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8.15 - $9.78 and takes 11h 1m.

Where does the Kandy to Chenkalady bus arrive?

Kandy to Chenkalady bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Kandy to Chenkalady?

Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Chenkalady is 172 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Kandy to Chenkalady.

Where can I stay near Chenkalady?

There are 79+ hotels available in Chenkalady. Prices start at $22.60 per night.
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