There are 6 ways to get from Kahatagasdigiliya to Kandy by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
5h 16mRs 6,146–10,327Bus
- Take the bus from Medawachchiya to Kurunegalabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
6h 1mDrive 147.6 km
- Drive from Kahatagasdigiliya to Kandycar 147.6 km
2h 42mRs 6,671–9,635Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kahatagasdigiliya to Kandytaxi 147.6 km
2h 42mRs 16,000–20,000Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Kahatagasdigiliya to Kantaletaxi
- Take the bus from Kantale to Ambepussabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
6h 36mRs 8,203–9,540Train via Parasangahawewa
- Take the train from Parasangahawewa to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
6h 51mRs 6,675–10,834
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kahatagasdigiliya to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 11000 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Kahatagasdigiliya to Kandy is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kahatagasdigiliya to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Medawachchiya and arriving at Kandy via Kurunegala and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Kahatagasdigiliya to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Anuradhapura and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Kahatagasdigiliya and Kandy is 212 km. The road distance is 147.6 km.
The best way to get from Kahatagasdigiliya to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 11000.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Kahatagasdigiliya to Kandy, including transfers.
Kahatagasdigiliya to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Medawachchiya station.
Kahatagasdigiliya to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Anuradhapura station.
The best way to get from Kahatagasdigiliya to Kandy is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Kahatagasdigiliya, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Kahatagasdigiliya to Kandy via Anuradhapura and Polgahawela in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kahatagasdigiliya to Kandy via Medawachchiya, Kurunegala, and Ambepussa in around 6h 1m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Anuradhapura to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Polgahawela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Parasangahawewa to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Polgahawela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Medawachchiya to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Kantale to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–20,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kahatagasdigiliya to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Kahatagasdigiliya to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kahatagasdigiliya to Kandy is 148 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Kahatagasdigiliya to Kandy.
There are 1530+ hotels available in Kandy.