There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Pooneryn by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Palaitrain
- Take the taxi from Palai to Pooneryntaxi
8hRs 5,009–9,076Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Palaibus
- Take the taxi from Palai to Pooneryntaxi
8h 59mRs 5,275–5,949Drive 283.3 km
- Drive from Kandy to Pooneryncar 283.3 km
5hRs 12,737–18,397Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Pooneryntaxi 283.3 km
5hRs 20,000–24,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Pooneryn is to bus and taxi which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6000 and takes 8h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Pooneryn is to drive which takes 5h and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 19000.
The distance between Kandy and Pooneryn is 376 km. The road distance is 283.3 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Pooneryn without a car is to train and taxi which takes 8h and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 9500.
It takes approximately 8h to get from Kandy to Pooneryn, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Pooneryn is 283 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Kandy to Pooneryn.
There are 232+ hotels available in Pooneryn.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Pooneryn, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Kandy to Pooneryn. However, you can take the train to Polgahawela, take the train to Palai, then take the taxi to Pooneryn. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Nittambuwa, take the bus to Palai, then take the taxi to Pooneryn.
- 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 Palai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- 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
- 2h 9m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,500–24,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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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