There are 4 ways to get from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Ambepussabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
5h 41mRs 5,311–6,022Train
cheapest- Take the train from Hingurakgoda to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
5h 58mRs 3,195–6,822Drive 135 km
- Drive from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Kandycar 135 km
2h 20mRs 6,062–8,756Taxi
- Take the taxi from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Kandytaxi 135 km
2h 20mRs 6,500–8,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 7000 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Kandy is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Kandy via Dambulla and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Hingurakgoda and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Polonnaruwa District (Region) and Kandy is 221 km. The road distance is 135 km.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 5h 41m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Kandy, including transfers.
Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Hingurakgoda station.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Kandy is to bus which takes 5h 41m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 7000 and takes 5h 58m.
What companies run services between Polonnaruwa District (Region), Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Kandy via Polonnaruwa, Dambulla, Dambulla, and Ambepussa in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Kandy via Hingurakgoda and Polgahawela in around 5h 58m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Hingurakgoda to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
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 Polonnaruwa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Dambulla to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- 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
- 2h 20m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,500–8,500
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Kandy is 135 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Polonnaruwa District (Region) to Kandy.
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