There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Galgamuwa by taxi, train, or car
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Kandy to Kurunegalataxi
- Take the train from Kurunegala to Galgamuwatrain Colombo / ...
1h 50mRs 3,396–5,495Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Galgamuwatrain Colombo / ...
3h 55mRs 2,409–5,876Drive 107.8 km
- Drive from Kandy to Galgamuwacar 107.8 km
1h 54mRs 4,912–7,094Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Galgamuwataxi 107.8 km
1h 54mRs 11,000–14,000
Kandy to Galgamuwa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Galgamuwa is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Galgamuwa is to taxi and train which takes 1h 50m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Galgamuwa. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Galgamuwa via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Kandy and Galgamuwa is 106 km. The road distance is 107.8 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Galgamuwa without a car is to taxi and train which takes 1h 50m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Kandy to Galgamuwa, including transfers.
Kandy to Galgamuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Galgamuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Galgamuwa is 108 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Kandy to Galgamuwa.
There are five+ hotels available in Galgamuwa.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Galgamuwa, North Western, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Galgamuwa via Polgahawela Junction in around 3h 55m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kurunegala to Galgamuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 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 Junction to Galgamuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–14,000
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
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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