There are 4 ways to get from Pahala Maragahawewa to Kandy by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thambuttegama to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
5h 11mRs 4,812–8,750Bus
- Take the bus from Tambuttegam to Kurunegalabus 57
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
5h 45mRs 5,109–5,787Drive 148.4 km
- Drive from Pahala Maragahawewa to Kandycar 148.4 km
2h 41mRs 6,703–9,682Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pahala Maragahawewa to Kandytaxi 148.4 km
2h 41mRs 16,000–20,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pahala Maragahawewa to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Pahala Maragahawewa to Kandy is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pahala Maragahawewa to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Tambuttegam and arriving at Kandy via Kurunegala and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Pahala Maragahawewa to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Thambuttegama and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Pahala Maragahawewa and Kandy is 174 km. The road distance is 148.4 km.
The best way to get from Pahala Maragahawewa to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 9000.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Pahala Maragahawewa to Kandy, including transfers.
Pahala Maragahawewa to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Tambuttegam station.
Pahala Maragahawewa to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Thambuttegama station.
The best way to get from Pahala Maragahawewa to Kandy is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Pahala Maragahawewa, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Pahala Maragahawewa to Kandy via Thambuttegama and Polgahawela in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pahala Maragahawewa to Kandy via Tambuttegam, Kurunegala, and Ambepussa in around 5h 45m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Thambuttegama to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice 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
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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Tambuttegam to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 300–340
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 300–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 350–490
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
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
- 2h 41m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–20,000
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More Questions & Answers
Pahala Maragahawewa to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Pahala Maragahawewa to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pahala Maragahawewa to Kandy is 148 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Pahala Maragahawewa to Kandy.
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