There are 4 ways to get from Kegalle to Tangalle by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Tangallebus
5h 28mRs 1,722–2,513Train
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Forttrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Fort Station to Beliattatrain Maradana
6h 21mRs 5,976–11,470Drive 195.7 km
- Drive from Kegalle to Tangallecar 195.7 km
3h 38mRs 8,863–12,802Taxi, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Kegalle to Kandy (KDW)taxi
- Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Koggala (KCT)plane KDW - KCT
- Take the bus from Ahangama to Tangallebus
3h 54mRs 18,364–93,921
Kandy (KDW) to Koggala (KCT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kegalle to Tangalle is to bus which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2600 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Kegalle to Tangalle is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kegalle to Tangalle. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Tangalle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Kegalle to Tangalle. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela Junction and arriving at Beliatta via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Kegalle and Tangalle is 287 km. The road distance is 195.7 km.
The best way to get from Kegalle to Tangalle without a car is to bus which takes 5h 28m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2600.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Kegalle to Tangalle, including transfers.
Kegalle to Tangalle bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Polgahawela station.
Kegalle to Tangalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela Junction station.
The best way to get from Kegalle to Tangalle is to bus which takes 5h 28m and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 12000 and takes 6h 21m.
What companies run services between Kegalle, Sri Lanka and Tangalle, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Polgahawela to Tangalle once daily. Tickets cost Rs 950–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kegalle to Tangalle via Polgahawela Junction, Fort Station, and Beliatta in around 6h 21m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Kandy to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–85,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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 Fort Station to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Polgahawela to Tangalle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,600
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Ahangama to Tangalle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Kegalle to Tangalle bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Tangalle station.
Kegalle to Tangalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kegalle to Tangalle is 196 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Kegalle to Tangalle.
There are 1347+ hotels available in Tangalle.