There are 4 ways to get from Palugaswewa to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Habarana to Ambepussabus Trincomalee-Colombo
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
5h 18mRs 3,783–5,654Train
cheapest- Take the train from Palugaswewa to Polgahawelatrain Trincomalee / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
5h 24mRs 2,483–5,885Drive 101.5 km
- Drive from Palugaswewa to Kandycar 101.5 km
1h 44mRs 4,614–6,664Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palugaswewa to Kandytaxi 101.5 km
1h 44mRs 5,500–7,000
Palugaswewa to Kandy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palugaswewa to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Palugaswewa to Kandy is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs Rs. 4600 - Rs. 7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Palugaswewa to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Habarana and arriving at Kandy via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Palugaswewa to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Palugaswewa and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Palugaswewa and Kandy is 181 km. The road distance is 101.5 km.
The best way to get from Palugaswewa to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 5h 18m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Palugaswewa to Kandy, including transfers.
Palugaswewa to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Habarana station.
Palugaswewa to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Palugaswewa station.
The best way to get from Palugaswewa to Kandy is to bus which takes 5h 18m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Palugaswewa, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Palugaswewa to Kandy via Habarana, Habarana, and Ambepussa in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palugaswewa to Kandy via Polgahawela in around 5h 24m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Palugaswewa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 1,200–1,600
- 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
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Habarana to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- 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 44m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–7,000
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Palugaswewa to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Palugaswewa to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palugaswewa to Kandy is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Palugaswewa to Kandy.
There are 1521+ hotels available in Kandy.