There are 3 ways to get from Kandy to Tissa Wewa by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Anuradhapuratrain Colombo / ...
4h 51mRs 3,409–7,176Drive 139.9 km
- Drive from Kandy to Tissa Wewacar 139.9 km
2h 30mRs 6,298–9,096Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Tissa Wewataxi 139.9 km
2h 30mRs 10,000–12,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Tissa Wewa is to train which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 7500 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Tissa Wewa is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Tissa Wewa. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Anuradhapura via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Kandy and Tissa Wewa is 184 km. The road distance is 139.9 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Tissa Wewa without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Kandy to Tissa Wewa, including transfers.
Kandy to Tissa Wewa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Tissa Wewa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Tissa Wewa is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Kandy to Tissa Wewa.
There are 563+ hotels available in Tissa Wewa.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Tissa Wewa, North Central, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Tissa Wewa via Polgahawela Junction and Anuradhapura in around 4h 51m.
- 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 Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–12,000
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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