There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Point Pedro 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 Junction to Kodikamamtrain Colombo / ...
7h 44mRs 3,459–7,376Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kilinochchibus
- Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Point Pedrobus
10h 26mDrive 312.7 km
- Drive from Kandy to Point Pedrocar 312.7 km
5h 29mRs 14,034–20,271Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Point Pedrotaxi 312.7 km
5h 29mRs 22,000–27,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Point Pedro is to train which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 7500 and takes 7h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Point Pedro is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 21000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Point Pedro. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Point Pedro via Nittambuwa and Kilinochchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Point Pedro. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Kodikamam via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
The distance between Kandy and Point Pedro is 363 km. The road distance is 312.7 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Point Pedro without a car is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Kandy to Point Pedro, including transfers.
Kandy to Point Pedro bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Kandy to Point Pedro train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Point Pedro is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 26m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Point Pedro, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Point Pedro via Polgahawela Junction and Kodikamam in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Point Pedro via Nittambuwa and Kilinochchi in around 10h 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 Kodikamam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 270–300
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 270–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 310–430
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–27,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Kandy to Point Pedro bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Kandy to Point Pedro train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Point Pedro is 313 km. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Kandy to Point Pedro.
There are 38+ hotels available in Point Pedro.