There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Ulagalla by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kekirawatrain Colombo / ...
4h 51mRs 4,709–8,776Drive 116.4 km
- Drive from Kandy to Ulagallacar 116.4 km
2h 7mRs 5,304–7,661Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Ulagallataxi 116.4 km
2h 7mRs 12,000–16,000Train via Thalawa
- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Thalawatrain Mt Lavinia to Kankesanthurai
5h 20mRs 5,409–9,576
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Ulagalla is to train which costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 9000 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Ulagalla is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Ulagalla. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Kekirawa via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Kandy and Ulagalla is 183 km. The road distance is 116.4 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Ulagalla without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 9000.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Kandy to Ulagalla, including transfers.
Kandy to Ulagalla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Ulagalla train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Ulagalla is 116 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Kandy to Ulagalla.
There are 531+ hotels available in Ulagalla.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Ulagalla, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Ulagalla via Polgahawela and Kekirawa in around 4h 51m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 to Kekirawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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 Thalawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–16,000
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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