There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Karainagar 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 Junction to Jaffnatrain Colombo / ...
8h 7mRs 3,609–7,576Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus Colombo
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kokuvilbus
9h 24mRs 3,975–4,399Drive 333.8 km
- Drive from Kandy to Karainagarcar 333.8 km
5h 52mRs 15,019–21,694Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Karainagartaxi 333.8 km
5h 52mRs 23,000–29,000Train via Kokuvil
- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Kokuviltrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
9h 21mRs 3,609–7,576
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Karainagar is to bus which costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 4400 and takes 9h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Karainagar is to drive which takes 5h 52m and costs Rs. 15000 - Rs. 22000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Karainagar. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Kokuvil via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Karainagar. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Jaffna via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
The distance between Kandy and Karainagar is 389 km. The road distance is 333.8 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Karainagar without a car is to train which takes 8h 7m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Kandy to Karainagar, including transfers.
Kandy to Karainagar bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Kandy to Karainagar train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Karainagar is to train which takes 8h 7m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 4400 and takes 9h 24m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Karainagar, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Karainagar via Polgahawela Junction and Jaffna in around 8h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Karainagar via Nittambuwa and Kokuvil in around 9h 24m.
- 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 Junction to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
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 Junction to Kokuvil
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 270–300
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 270–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 310–430
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Estimated price
- Rs 23,000–29,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Kandy to Karainagar bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Kandy to Karainagar train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Karainagar is 334 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Kandy to Karainagar.
There are 210+ hotels available in Karainagar.