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How to get fromKandy to Ruwanwellaby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Ruwanwella by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

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    1. Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus bus 17
    2. Take the taxi from Ambepussa to Ruwanwellataxi taxi
    1h 52m
    Rs 1,611–2,030
  2. Drive  68.1 km

    1. Drive from Kandy to Ruwanwellacar car 68.1 km
    1h 12m
    Rs 3,017–4,358
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Ruwanwellataxi taxi 68.1 km
    1h 12m
    Rs 4,800–6,000
  4. Bus, taxi via Kegalle

    1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Kegallebus bus Colombo
    2. Take the taxi from Kegalle to Ruwanwellataxi taxi
    2h 4m
    Rs 1,850–2,263

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What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Ruwanwella, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Kandy to Ruwanwella. However, you can take the bus to Ambepussa then take the taxi to Ruwanwella. Alternatively, you can drive from Kandy to Ruwanwella in around 1h 12m.

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