There are 4 ways to get from Polgahawela 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 Polgahawela to Ambepussabus Trincomalee-Colombo
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
1h 49mRs 2,505–2,686Drive 49.6 km
- Drive from Polgahawela to Kandycar 49.6 km
53 minRs 2,121–3,064Taxi
- Take the taxi from Polgahawela to Kandytaxi 49.6 km
53 minRs 3,500–4,200
Polgahawela to Kandy by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Polgahawela to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Polgahawela to Kandy is to drive which takes 53 min and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 3100.
No, there is no direct bus from Polgahawela to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Kandy via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Polgahawela and arriving at Kandy. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 19m.
The distance between Polgahawela and Kandy is 47 km. The road distance is 49.6 km.
The best way to get from Polgahawela 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 five times a day.
Polgahawela to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polgahawela station.
Polgahawela to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela station.
The best way to get from Polgahawela 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 49m.
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.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polgahawela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 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
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Polgahawela to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- Superline Travels
- 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
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,500–4,200
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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Booking & Getting There
Polgahawela to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Polgahawela to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polgahawela to Kandy is 50 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Polgahawela to Kandy.
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