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How to get fromKandy to Poonerynby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Pooneryn by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

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    1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Palaitrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Palai to Pooneryntaxi taxi
    8h
    Rs 5,009–9,076

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Palaibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Palai to Pooneryntaxi taxi
    8h 59m
    Rs 5,275–5,949

  3. Drive  283.3 km

    1. Drive from Kandy to Pooneryncar car 283.3 km
    5h
    Rs 12,737–18,397

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Pooneryntaxi taxi 283.3 km
    5h
    Rs 20,000–24,000

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  • Distance: 375.6 km
  • Duration: 8h

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.

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