There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Warakapola 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 Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
2h 22mRs 2,411–2,730Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Warakapolabus
2h 49mRs 1,959–5,376Drive 58.2 km
- Drive from Kandy to Warakapolacar 58.2 km
59 minRs 2,622–3,787Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Warakapolataxi 58.2 km
59 minRs 4,100–5,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Warakapola is to bus which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 2800 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Warakapola is to drive which takes 59 min and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Warakapola. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Warakapola via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Kandy and Warakapola is 58 km. The road distance is 58.2 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Warakapola without a car is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 2800.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Kandy to Warakapola, including transfers.
Kandy to Warakapola bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Warakapola bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Warakapola is 58 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Kandy to Warakapola.
There are 112+ hotels available in Warakapola.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Warakapola, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy to Ambepussa every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 210–230 and the journey takes 1h 19m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Polgahawela to Warakapola
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 750–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Polgahawela to Warakapola
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,100–5,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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