There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Pothuhera by bus, taxi, train, 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.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Kegallebus Colombo
- Take the taxi from Kegalle to Pothuherataxi
1h 53mRs 1,350–1,763Train
- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
2h 32mRs 2,309–5,776Drive 50.8 km
- Drive from Kandy to Pothuheracar 50.8 km
50 minRs 2,280–3,293Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Pothuherataxi 50.8 km
50 minRs 3,600–4,300
Kandy to Pothuhera by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Pothuhera is to bus and taxi which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1800 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Pothuhera is to drive which takes 50 min and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 3300.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Pothuhera. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Pothuhera via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Kandy and Pothuhera is 59 km. The road distance is 50.8 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Pothuhera without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 1h 53m and costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 1800.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Kandy to Pothuhera, including transfers.
Kandy to Pothuhera train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Pothuhera train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Pothuhera is 51 km. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Kandy to Pothuhera.
There are 137+ hotels available in Pothuhera.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Pothuhera, 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Kegalle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–170
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 150–170
- Semi Lux
- Rs 150–210
- Super Lux
- Rs 280–360
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–4,300
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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