There are 4 ways to get from Passikudah Bay to Kegalle by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
5h 47mRs 2,555–4,756Bus
- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Nittambuwabus
6h 38mRs 3,825–4,483Drive 217.4 km
- Drive from Passikudah Bay to Kegallecar 217.4 km
3h 32mRs 9,777–14,122Taxi
- Take the taxi from Passikudah Bay to Kegalletaxi 217.4 km
3h 32mRs 10,000–13,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Passikudah Bay to Kegalle is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4800 and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Passikudah Bay to Kegalle is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 15000.
No, there is no direct bus from Passikudah Bay to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Kegalle via Dambulla and Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Passikudah Bay to Kegalle. However, there are services departing from Valaichchenai and arriving at Polgahawela via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Passikudah Bay and Kegalle is 266 km. The road distance is 217.4 km.
The best way to get from Passikudah Bay to Kegalle without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4800.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Passikudah Bay to Kegalle, including transfers.
Passikudah Bay to Kegalle bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Passikudah Bay to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Passikudah Bay to Kegalle is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 4500 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Passikudah Bay, Sri Lanka and Kegalle, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Valaichchenai to Polgahawela 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Passikudah Bay to Kegalle via Oddaimavadi, Dambulla, and Nittambuwa in around 6h 38m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Valaichchenai to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–13,000
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Booking & Getting There
Passikudah Bay to Kegalle bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Passikudah Bay to Kegalle train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Passikudah Bay to Kegalle is 217 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Passikudah Bay to Kegalle.
There are 117+ hotels available in Kegalle.