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How to get fromKandy to Kotagalaby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Kotagala by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train Badulla / ...
    2. Take the bus from Polgahawela to Dambullabus bus
    4h 11m
    Rs 2,659–4,776

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train Badulla / ...
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Kalawewatrain train Colombo / ...
    4h 39m
    Rs 3,709–7,476

  3. Drive 82.9 km

    1. Drive from Kandy to Kotagalacar car 82.9 km
    1h 27m
    Rs 3,703–5,349

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Kotagalataxi taxi 82.9 km
    1h 27m
    Rs 5,500–7,000

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from Warakapola to Dambullabus bus
    5h 3m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kandy to Kotagala.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 133.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Kotagala, North Central, Sri Lanka?

You can take a train from Kandy to Kotagala via Polgahawela and Kalawewa in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy to Kotagala via Ambepussa, Warakapola, and Dambulla in around 5h 3m.

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