Kandy to Wellawatte

Kandy to Wellawatte

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Transportation from Kandy to Wellawatte

Facts about the transport from Kandy to Wellawatte

Cheapest Transport$15
Fastest Transport1h 55m
Earliest Departure5:00 AM
Latest Departure6:15 PM
Departures per day2
Distance124 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Sri Lanka Railways, Stef Lanka Tours, Tuktukdude Leisure

Kandy to Wellawatte Destination Reviews

LZ
Fast and convenient. Even can sleep if you want.
Train #1016 Third Class Reserved Seats, Sri Lanka Railway, Feb 27, 2024
VZ
First class is similar to second class in EU. Air conditioning working, though set needlessly to low temperature
Train #1024 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Nov 11, 2023
4.6
25 customer reviews
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How to get from Kandy to Wellawatte

Travelling between Kandy and Wellawatte is possible by Train and taxi. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 144.18 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 14.56.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 12 hours to travel between Kandy and Wellawatte depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Kandy and Wellawatte. Train will bring you to your destination in 1h 55m. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 12h to reach Wellawatte.

How much does it cost to get from Kandy to Wellawatte?

Travelling between Kandy and Wellawatte can be as cheap as USD 14.56 if you opt for a ViceRoy II by 12Go train and as expensive as USD 144.18 if you buy a Ceylon Roots taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Kandy and Wellawatte ?

  • 1 from Kandy to Colombo starting from 05:00 Colombo Fort until 18:15 Colombo Fort
  • 1 from Kandy to Colombo starting from 00:00 Colombo Transfer until 06:00 Colombo Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kandy to Wellawatte.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Kandy and Colombo

Ceylon Roots, Stef Lanka Tours, Tuktukdude Leisure

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Kandy to Wellawatte?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train