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How to get fromKandy to Somawathiya National Parkby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Somawathiya National Park by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Welikandatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Welikanda to Somawathiya National Parktaxi taxi
    5h 34m
    Rs 5,709–9,876

  2. Train, taxi via Sewanapitiya

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Sewanapitiyatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Sewanapitiya to Somawathiya National Parktaxi taxi
    8h 52m
    Rs 5,309–9,376

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from Warakapola to Galoyabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Galoya to Somawathiya National Parktaxi taxi
    7h 21m
    Rs 6,361–7,730

  4. Drive 161.5 km

    1. Drive from Kandy to Somawathiya National Parkcar car 161.5 km
    2h 59m
    Rs 7,248–10,470

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Somawathiya National Parktaxi taxi 161.5 km
    2h 59m
    Rs 8,000–10,000

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 320.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Somawathiya National Park, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Kandy to Somawathiya National Park. However, you can take the train to Polgahawela, take the train to Welikanda, then take the taxi to Somawathiya National Park. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Ambepussa, take the bus to Warakapola, take the bus to Galoya, then take the taxi to Somawathiya National Park.

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