There are 4 ways to get from Polgahawela to Kandy (Station) 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 48.8 km
- Drive from Polgahawela to Kandy (Station)car 48.8 km
52 minRs 2,200–3,178Taxi
- Take the taxi from Polgahawela to Kandy (Station)taxi 48.8 km
52 minRs 2,500–3,100
Polgahawela to Kandy (Station) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polgahawela to Kandy (Station) is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2900 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Polgahawela to Kandy (Station) is to drive which takes 52 min and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 3200.
No, there is no direct bus from Polgahawela to Kandy (Station). 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 three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 19m.
The distance between Polgahawela and Kandy (Station) is 47 km. The road distance is 48.8 km.
The best way to get from Polgahawela to Kandy (Station) 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 to Kandy (Station) bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polgahawela station.
Polgahawela to Kandy (Station) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela station.
The best way to get from Polgahawela to Kandy (Station) 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 (Station), Central, 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, 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
- 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
- +94 777 382 186
- [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
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,500–3,100
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 to Kandy (Station) bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Polgahawela to Kandy (Station) train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polgahawela to Kandy (Station) is 49 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Polgahawela to Kandy (Station).
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