There are 3 ways to get from Kandy to Kalkudah Bay 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 Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
7h 29mRs 2,929–6,576Drive 185.4 km
- Drive from Kandy to Kalkudah Baycar 185.4 km
3h 17mRs 8,423–12,166Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Kalkudah Baytaxi 185.4 km
3h 17mRs 9,000–11,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Kalkudah Bay is to train which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 7h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Kalkudah Bay is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Kalkudah Bay. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Valaichchenai via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Kandy and Kalkudah Bay is 299 km. The road distance is 185.4 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Kalkudah Bay without a car is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Kandy to Kalkudah Bay, including transfers.
Kandy to Kalkudah Bay train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Kalkudah Bay train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Kalkudah Bay is 185 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Kandy to Kalkudah Bay.
There are 56+ hotels available in Kalkudah Bay.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Kalkudah Bay, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Kalkudah Bay via Polgahawela and Valaichchenai in around 7h 29m.
- 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 Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,000–11,000
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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