There are 3 ways to get from Kandy to Kalawana Ela 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 Ganewattatrain Colombo / ...
3h 21mRs 2,869–6,376Drive 69.3 km
- Drive from Kandy to Kalawana Elacar 69.3 km
1h 18mRs 3,141–4,537Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Kalawana Elataxi 69.3 km
1h 18mRs 3,500–4,300
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Kalawana Ela is to train which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Kalawana Ela is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 4600.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Kalawana Ela. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Ganewatta via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Kandy and Kalawana Ela is 96 km. The road distance is 69.3 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Kalawana Ela without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Kandy to Kalawana Ela, including transfers.
Kandy to Kalawana Ela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Kalawana Ela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Kalawana Ela is 69 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Kandy to Kalawana Ela.
There are 54+ hotels available in Kalawana Ela.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Kalawana Ela, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Kalawana Ela via Polgahawela and Ganewatta in around 3h 21m.
- 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 Ganewatta
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,500–4,300
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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