There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Kalahagala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Polonnaruwatrain Colombo
6h 20mRs 3,459–7,176Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Polonnaruwabus Wellawatta
8h 48mRs 3,546–4,331Drive 114.3 km
- Drive from Kandy to Kalahagalacar 114.3 km
2h 18mRs 5,208–7,523Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Kalahagalataxi 114.3 km
2h 18mRs 5,500–7,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Kalahagala is to bus which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 4400 and takes 8h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Kalahagala is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Kalahagala. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Polonnaruwa via Colombo Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Kalahagala. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Polonnaruwa via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Kandy and Kalahagala is 250 km. The road distance is 114.3 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Kalahagala without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Kandy to Kalahagala, including transfers.
Kandy to Kalahagala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Kandy to Kalahagala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Kalahagala is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 4400 and takes 8h 48m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Kalahagala, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Kalahagala via Polgahawela and Polonnaruwa in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Kalahagala via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, Colombo Pettah, and Polonnaruwa in around 8h 48m.
- 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 Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–7,000
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
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More Questions & Answers
Kandy to Kalahagala bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Kandy to Kalahagala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Kalahagala is 114 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Kandy to Kalahagala.
There are 699+ hotels available in Kalahagala.