There are 4 ways to get from Kurunegala District (Region) to Kandy by taxi, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Kurunegala District (Region) to Kurunegalataxi
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Ambepussabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
2h 57mRs 4,485–5,064Train
cheapest- Take the train from Maho Junction to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
3h 47mRs 3,115–6,644Drive 79.2 km
- Drive from Kurunegala District (Region) to Kandycar 79.2 km
1h 23mRs 3,571–5,159Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala District (Region) to Kandytaxi 79.2 km
1h 23mRs 4,000–4,900
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kurunegala District (Region) to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Kurunegala District (Region) to Kandy is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct train from Kurunegala District (Region) to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Maho Junction and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Kurunegala District (Region) and Kandy is 128 km. The road distance is 79.2 km.
The best way to get from Kurunegala District (Region) to Kandy without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 2h 57m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Kurunegala District (Region) to Kandy, including transfers.
Kurunegala District (Region) to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Maho Junction station.
Kurunegala District (Region) to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kurunegala District (Region) to Kandy is 79 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Kurunegala District (Region) to Kandy.
There are 1549+ hotels available in Kandy.
What companies run services between Kurunegala District (Region), Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Kurunegala District (Region) to Kandy via Maho Junction and Polgahawela in around 3h 47m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Maho Junction to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,900–4,900
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