There are 3 ways to get from Kandy to Polonnaruwa District (Region) 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 to Hingurakgodatrain Colombo
5h 46mRs 3,159–6,826Drive 134.9 km
- Drive from Kandy to Polonnaruwa District (Region)car 134.9 km
2h 20mRs 6,057–8,749Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Polonnaruwa District (Region)taxi 134.9 km
2h 20mRs 6,500–8,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Polonnaruwa District (Region) is to train which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Polonnaruwa District (Region) is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Polonnaruwa District (Region). However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Hingurakgoda via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Kandy and Polonnaruwa District (Region) is 228 km. The road distance is 134.9 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Polonnaruwa District (Region) without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Kandy to Polonnaruwa District (Region), including transfers.
Kandy to Polonnaruwa District (Region) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Polonnaruwa District (Region) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Polonnaruwa District (Region) is 135 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Kandy to Polonnaruwa District (Region).
There are 134+ hotels available in Polonnaruwa District (Region).
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Polonnaruwa District (Region), Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Polonnaruwa District (Region) via Polgahawela and Hingurakgoda in around 5h 46m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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 to Hingurakgoda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice 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 2,400–3,100
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,500–8,500
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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling around the UAE, Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train, and How to get from London City Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.