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How to get fromMedawachchiya to Kandyby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Medawachchiya to Kandy by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Madawachchiya to Polgahawela Junctiontrain train Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain train Colombo
    5h 15m
    Rs 2,890–6,461

  2. Bus via Kurunegala

    1. Take the bus from Medawachchiya to Kurunegalabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus bus 17
    5h 20m

  3. Drive  152.7 km

    1. Drive from Medawachchiya to Kandycar car 152.7 km
    2h 40m
    Rs 6,847–9,890

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Medawachchiya to Kandytaxi taxi 152.7 km
    2h 40m
    Rs 10,000–13,000

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Medawachchiya to Nittambuwabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus bus Colombo
    5h 38m

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  • Distance: 209 km
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Medawachchiya, North Central, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?

You can take a vehicle from Medawachchiya to Kandy via Madawachchiya and Polgahawela in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Medawachchiya to Kandy via Kurunegala and Ambepussa in around 5h 20m.

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