There are 3 ways to get from Kandy to Yapahuwa 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 Maho Junctiontrain Colombo / ...
3h 27mRs 2,859–6,326Drive 85.9 km
- Drive from Kandy to Yapahuwacar 85.9 km
1h 40mRs 3,903–5,637Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Yapahuwataxi 85.9 km
1h 40mRs 4,400–5,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Yapahuwa is to train which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Yapahuwa is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Yapahuwa. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Maho Junction via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Kandy and Yapahuwa is 118 km. The road distance is 85.9 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Yapahuwa without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Kandy to Yapahuwa, including transfers.
Kandy to Yapahuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Yapahuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Yapahuwa is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Kandy to Yapahuwa.
There are eight+ hotels available in Yapahuwa.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Yapahuwa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Yapahuwa via Polgahawela and Maho in around 3h 27m.
- 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 Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,400–5,500
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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