There are 3 ways to get from Kandy to Katugasthota by train, taxi, or foot
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Kandy to Katugasthota by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Katugasthota is to taxi which costs Rs. 400 - Rs. 480 and takes 5 min.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Katugasthota is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs Rs. 400 - Rs. 480.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kandy and arriving at Mavilmada. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 16 min.
The distance between Kandy and Katugasthota is 4 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Katugasthota without a car is to train which takes 16 min and costs Rs. 120 - Rs. 2500.
The train from Kandy to Mavilmada takes 16 min including transfers and departs three times a week.
Kandy to Katugasthota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Katugasthota train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Mavilmada station.
There are 1496+ hotels available in Katugasthota.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Katugasthota, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Mavilmada 3 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 120–2,500 and the journey takes 16 min.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Mavilmada
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 120–2,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 120–2,500
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 400–480
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
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