There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Kurunegala Station 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 to Kurunegalatrain Colombo / ...
3h 18mRs 2,309–5,776Drive 42.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Kandy to Kurunegala Stationcar 42.9 km
42 minRs 1,940–2,802Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
- Take the bus from Warakapola to Kurunegalabus
4h 8mRs 3,211–3,830Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Kurunegala Stationtaxi 42.9 km
42 minRs 2,200–2,800Train, bus
- Take the train from Kandy to Alawwatrain Kandy
- Take the bus from Alawwa to Kurunegalabus Colombo-Trincomalee
3h 57mRs 3,516–5,387
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Kurunegala Station is to drive which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2800 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Kurunegala Station is to drive which takes 42 min and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy to Kurunegala Station. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Kurunegala via Ambepussa and Warakapola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Kurunegala Station. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Kurunegala via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Kandy and Kurunegala Station is 72 km. The road distance is 42.9 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Kurunegala Station without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Kandy to Kurunegala Station, including transfers.
Kandy to Kurunegala Station bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Kurunegala Station train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Kurunegala Station is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 3900 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Kurunegala Station, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Kurunegala Station via Polgahawela and Kurunegala in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy to Kurunegala via Ambepussa and Warakapola in around 4h 8m.
- 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 Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Kandy to Alawwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Warakapola to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Alawwa to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,800
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 Kurunegala Station bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Kandy to Kurunegala Station train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Kurunegala Station is 43 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Kandy to Kurunegala Station.
There are 105+ hotels available in Kurunegala Station.