There are 3 ways to get from Kandy to Polgahawela by train, car, or taxi
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Kandy to Polgahawela by train
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The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Polgahawela is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Polgahawela is to drive which takes 52 min and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 3100.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kandy and arriving at Polgahawela. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 17m.
The distance between Kandy and Polgahawela is 47 km. The road distance is 49.1 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Polgahawela without a car is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900.
The train from Kandy to Polgahawela takes 1h 17m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Kandy to Polgahawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Polgahawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Polgahawela is 49 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Kandy to Polgahawela.
There are 127+ hotels available in Polgahawela.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Polgahawela, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Polgahawela every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 17m.
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,500–4,200
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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