There are 3 ways to get from Kandy to Kurunegala District (Region) 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 Nagollagamatrain Colombo- Trincomalee / ...
3h 44mRs 3,009–6,526Drive 79.1 km
- Drive from Kandy to Kurunegala District (Region)car 79.1 km
1h 23mRs 3,569–5,155Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Kurunegala District (Region)taxi 79.1 km
1h 23mRs 4,000–4,900
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Kurunegala District (Region) is to train which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Kurunegala District (Region) is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Kurunegala District (Region). However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Nagollagama via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Kandy and Kurunegala District (Region) is 112 km. The road distance is 79.1 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Kurunegala District (Region) without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Kandy to Kurunegala District (Region), including transfers.
Kandy to Kurunegala District (Region) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Kurunegala District (Region) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Kurunegala District (Region) is 79 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Kandy to Kurunegala District (Region).
There are seven+ hotels available in Kurunegala District (Region).
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Kurunegala District (Region), Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Kurunegala District (Region) via Polgahawela and Nagollagama in around 3h 44m.
- 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 Nagollagama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,000–4,900
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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