There are 3 ways to get from Kandy to Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda 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 31mRs 2,989–6,676Drive 184 km
- Drive from Kandy to Karpaha Sands, Pasikudacar 184 km
3h 17mRs 8,318–12,015Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Karpaha Sands, Pasikudataxi 184 km
3h 17mRs 9,000–11,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda is to train which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 7h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Valaichchenai via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
The distance between Kandy and Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda is 300 km. The road distance is 184 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda without a car is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Kandy to Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda, including transfers.
Kandy to Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda is 184 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Kandy to Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda.
There are 104+ hotels available in Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Karpaha Sands, Pasikuda via Polgahawela and Valaichchenai in around 7h 31m.
- 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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