There are 3 ways to get from Kandy to Dimbulagala 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 Manampitiyatrain Colombo
6h 23mRs 3,159–6,776Drive 140.5 km
- Drive from Kandy to Dimbulagalacar 140.5 km
2h 39mRs 6,406–9,252Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Dimbulagalataxi 140.5 km
2h 39mRs 7,000–8,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Dimbulagala is to train which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 6h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Dimbulagala is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Dimbulagala. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Manampitiya via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Kandy and Dimbulagala is 253 km. The road distance is 140.5 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Dimbulagala without a car is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Kandy to Dimbulagala, including transfers.
Kandy to Dimbulagala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Dimbulagala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Dimbulagala is 141 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Kandy to Dimbulagala.
There are 123+ hotels available in Dimbulagala.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Dimbulagala, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Dimbulagala via Polgahawela and Manampitiya in around 6h 23m.
- 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 Manampitiya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- 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 2,400–3,100
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,000–8,500
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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