There are 4 ways to get from Polgahawela Station to Kandy by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
1h 19mRs 1,200–2,900Bus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
1h 59mRs 2,505–2,686Drive 49.1 km
- Drive from Polgahawela Station to Kandycar 49.1 km
52 minRs 2,216–3,200Taxi
- Take the taxi from Polgahawela Station to Kandytaxi 49.1 km
52 minRs 2,600–3,100
Polgahawela Station to Kandy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polgahawela Station to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Polgahawela Station to Kandy is to drive which takes 52 min and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 3200.
No, there is no direct bus from Polgahawela Station to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Kandy via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Kandy. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 19m.
The distance between Polgahawela Station and Kandy is 47 km. The road distance is 49.1 km.
The best way to get from Polgahawela Station to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900.
The train from Polgahawela to Kandy takes 1h 19m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Polgahawela Station to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Ambepussa station.
Polgahawela Station to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela station.
The best way to get from Polgahawela Station to Kandy is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 2700 and takes 1h 59m.
What companies run services between Polgahawela Station, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela to Kandy 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Ambepussa to Kandy every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 210–230 and the journey takes 1h 20m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polgahawela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,600–3,100
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Polgahawela Station to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy station.
Polgahawela Station to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polgahawela Station to Kandy is 49 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Polgahawela Station to Kandy.
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