There are 3 ways to get from Kandy to Kalahagala by train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Polonnaruwatrain Colombo
6h 20mRs 3,459–7,176Drive 114.3 km
- Drive from Kandy to Kalahagalacar 114.3 km
2h 18mRs 5,142–7,427Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Kalahagalataxi 114.3 km
2h 18mRs 8,000–10,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Kalahagala is to train which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 7500 and takes 6h 20m.
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 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 train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy 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 682+ hotels available in Kalahagala.
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.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 18m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,000–10,000
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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