There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Medawachchiya by train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Medawachchiyatrain Colombo / ...
5h 26mRs 2,899–6,446Train via Vavuniya
cheapest- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Vavuniyatrain Colombo / ...
7hRs 2,509–5,976Drive 152.6 km
- Drive from Kandy to Medawachchiyacar 152.6 km
2h 40mRs 6,852–9,898Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Medawachchiyataxi 152.6 km
2h 40mRs 10,000–13,000
Kandy to Medawachchiya by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Medawachchiya is to train via Vavuniya which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Medawachchiya is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Medawachchiya. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Medawachchiya via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Kandy and Medawachchiya is 209 km. The road distance is 152.6 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Medawachchiya without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Kandy to Medawachchiya, including transfers.
Kandy to Medawachchiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Medawachchiya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Medawachchiya is 153 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Kandy to Medawachchiya.
There are 28+ hotels available in Medawachchiya.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Medawachchiya, North Central, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Medawachchiya via Polgahawela Junction and Medawachchiya in around 5h 26m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Medawachchiya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Vavuniya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–13,000
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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