There are 6 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 11mRs 3,609–7,576Bus via Colombo
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus Colombo
14h 39mRs 2,696–3,431Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
- Take the bus from Warakapola to Kokuvilbus
9h 10mRs 6,111–6,830Drive 333.7 km
- Drive from Kandy to Karainagarcar 333.7 km
5h 57mRs 15,232–22,002Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Karainagartaxi 333.7 km
5h 57mRs 16,000–20,000Train via Kokuvil
- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Kokuviltrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
9h 25mRs 3,609–7,576
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Karainagar is to bus via Colombo which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3500 and takes 14h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Karainagar is to drive which takes 5h 57m and costs Rs. 15000 - Rs. 22000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Karainagar. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Kokuvil via Ambepussa and Warakapola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
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 11m.
The distance between Kandy and Karainagar is 389 km. The road distance is 333.7 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Karainagar without a car is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Kandy to Karainagar, including transfers.
Kandy to Karainagar bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy 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 11m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 9h 10m.
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 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy to Karainagar via Ambepussa, Warakapola, and Kokuvil in around 9h 10m.
- 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 Junction to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- 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 Junction to Kokuvil
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
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
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–1,650
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 1,300–1,500
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 3,100–3,900
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Warakapola to Kokuvil
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–20,000
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 Karainagar bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa 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 57m to drive from Kandy to Karainagar.
There are 221+ hotels available in Karainagar.