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How to get fromKandy to Kalugalaby train, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Kalugala by train, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

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    1. Take the train from Kandy to Nawalapitiyatrain train Colombo / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Nawalapitiya to Kalugalataxi taxi
    1h 20m
    Rs 2,396–4,457

  2. Drive 58.5 km

    1. Drive from Kandy to Kalugalacar car 58.5 km
    1h 3m
    Rs 2,621–3,786

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Kalugalataxi taxi 58.5 km
    1h 3m
    Rs 3,000–3,700

  4. Train, taxi via Galaboda

    1. Take the train from Kandy to Galabodatrain train Colombo / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Galaboda to Kalugalataxi taxi
    1h 59m
    Rs 2,506–4,473

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 55.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Kalugala, Central, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Kandy to Kalugala. However, you can take the train to Nawalapitiya then take the taxi to Kalugala. Alternatively, you can drive from Kandy to Kalugala in around 1h 3m.

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