There are 3 ways to get from Kandy to Ambanpola by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Maho Junctiontrain Colombo / ...
3h 35mRs 3,259–6,876Drive 98.3 km
- Drive from Kandy to Ambanpolacar 98.3 km
1h 44mRs 4,480–6,471Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Ambanpolataxi 98.3 km
1h 44mRs 5,500–6,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Ambanpola is to train which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 7000 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Ambanpola is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 6500.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Ambanpola. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Maho Junction via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Kandy and Ambanpola is 126 km. The road distance is 98.3 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Ambanpola without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Kandy to Ambanpola, including transfers.
Kandy to Ambanpola train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Ambanpola train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Ambanpola is 98 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Kandy to Ambanpola.
There are six+ hotels available in Ambanpola.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Ambanpola, North Western, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Ambanpola via Polgahawela and Maho in around 3h 35m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 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 Polgahawela to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–6,500
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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