There are 4 ways to get from Punanai to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Ambepussabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
7h 9mRs 5,982–6,697Train
cheapest- Take the train from Punani to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
7h 10mRs 2,573–6,015Drive 175.5 km
- Drive from Punanai to Kandycar 175.5 km
3h 8mRs 7,892–11,399Taxi
- Take the taxi from Punanai to Kandytaxi 175.5 km
3h 8mRs 12,000–15,000
Punanai to Kandy by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Punanai to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Punanai to Kandy is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Punanai to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at Kandy via Dambulla and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Punanai to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Punani and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Punanai and Kandy is 296 km. The road distance is 175.5 km.
The best way to get from Punanai to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 7h 9m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Punanai to Kandy, including transfers.
Punanai to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Punanai to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Punani station.
The best way to get from Punanai to Kandy is to bus which takes 7h 9m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000 and takes 7h 10m.
What companies run services between Punanai, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Punanai to Kandy via Oddaimavadi, Dambulla, Dambulla, and Ambepussa in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Punani to Kandy via Polgahawela in around 7h 10m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Punani to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
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 Oddaimavadi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–15,000
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Booking & Getting There
Punanai to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Punanai to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Punanai to Kandy is 175 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Punanai to Kandy.
There are 1528+ hotels available in Kandy.