There are 4 ways to get from Polgahawela Station to Katugastota by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
2h 6mRs 2,915–3,176Train
cheapest- Take the train from Polgahawela to Mavilmadatrain Colombo
2h 16mRs 1,200–2,900Drive 53.2 km
- Drive from Polgahawela Station to Katugastotacar 53.2 km
57 minRs 2,376–3,433Taxi
- Take the taxi from Polgahawela Station to Katugastotataxi 53.2 km
57 minRs 3,800–4,500
Polgahawela Station to Katugastota by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polgahawela Station to Katugastota is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Polgahawela Station to Katugastota is to drive which takes 57 min and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3500.
No, there is no direct bus from Polgahawela Station to Katugastota. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Kandy via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Mavilmada. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Polgahawela Station and Katugastota is 78 km. The road distance is 53.2 km.
The best way to get from Polgahawela Station to Katugastota without a car is to bus which takes 2h 6m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3200.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Polgahawela Station to Katugastota, including transfers.
Polgahawela Station to Katugastota bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Ambepussa station.
Polgahawela Station to Katugastota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela station.
The best way to get from Polgahawela Station to Katugastota is to bus which takes 2h 6m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 3200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 2h 16m.
What companies run services between Polgahawela Station, Sri Lanka and Katugastota, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Ambepussa to Kandy every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 210–230 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela to Mavilmada 5 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 2h 16m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polgahawela to Mavilmada
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- 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
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,800–4,500
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 Katugastota bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy station.
Polgahawela Station to Katugastota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Mavilmada station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polgahawela Station to Katugastota is 53 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Polgahawela Station to Katugastota.
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