There are 4 ways to get from Polonnaruwa (Station) 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 36mRs 5,182–5,870Train
cheapest- Take the train from Polonnaruwa to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
6h 5mRs 2,535–5,960Drive 133.9 km
- Drive from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Kandycar 133.9 km
2h 29mRs 6,040–8,724Taxi
- Take the taxi from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Kandytaxi 133.9 km
2h 29mRs 6,500–8,500
Polonnaruwa (Station) to Kandy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Kandy is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Kandy via Dambulla and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Polonnaruwa and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Polonnaruwa (Station) and Kandy is 218 km. The road distance is 133.9 km.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 5h 36m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Kandy, including transfers.
Polonnaruwa (Station) to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
Polonnaruwa (Station) to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polonnaruwa station.
The best way to get from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Kandy is to bus which takes 5h 36m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Polonnaruwa (Station), Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Kandy via Polonnaruwa, Dambulla, Dambulla, and Ambepussa in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Polonnaruwa to Kandy via Polgahawela in around 6h 5m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Polonnaruwa to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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.lk
Bus from Polonnaruwa to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- 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 (Station) to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Polonnaruwa (Station) to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Polonnaruwa (Station) to Kandy is 134 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Polonnaruwa (Station) to Kandy.
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