There are 3 ways to get from Kandy to Nochchiyagama by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Thambuttegamatrain Colombo / ...
4h 42mRs 4,509–8,476Drive 145.9 km
- Drive from Kandy to Nochchiyagamacar 145.9 km
2h 42mRs 6,629–9,576Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Nochchiyagamataxi 145.9 km
2h 42mRs 16,000–19,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Nochchiyagama is to train which costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 8500 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Nochchiyagama is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Nochchiyagama. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Thambuttegama via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Kandy and Nochchiyagama is 172 km. The road distance is 145.9 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Nochchiyagama without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 8500.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Kandy to Nochchiyagama, including transfers.
Kandy to Nochchiyagama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Nochchiyagama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Nochchiyagama is 146 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Kandy to Nochchiyagama.
There are 483+ hotels available in Nochchiyagama.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Nochchiyagama, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Nochchiyagama via Polgahawela Junction and Thambuttegama in around 4h 42m.
- 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 Junction to Thambuttegama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–19,000
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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