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How to get fromPolgahawela to Kandyby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Polgahawela to Kandy by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain train Colombo
    1h 19m
    Rs 1,200–2,900
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Polgahawela to Ambepussabus bus Trincomalee-Colombo
    2. Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus bus 17
    1h 49m
    Rs 2,505–2,686
  3. Drive  49.6 km

    1. Drive from Polgahawela to Kandycar car 49.6 km
    53 min
    Rs 2,121–3,064
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Polgahawela to Kandytaxi taxi 49.6 km
    53 min
    Rs 3,500–4,200

Polgahawela to Kandy by train

Calendar33Weekly Trains
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
TicketRs 1,200Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Polgahawela, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela to Kandy 5 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Polgahawela to Kandy via Ambepussa in around 1h 49m.

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