There are 3 ways to get from Kandy to Laggala by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Thambuttegamatrain Colombo / ...
4h 35mRs 4,109–7,976Drive 141.9 km
- Drive from Kandy to Laggalacar 141.9 km
2h 35mRs 6,370–9,201Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Laggalataxi 141.9 km
2h 35mRs 15,000–19,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Laggala is to train which costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 8000 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Laggala is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Laggala. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Thambuttegama via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Kandy and Laggala is 168 km. The road distance is 141.9 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Laggala without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Kandy to Laggala, including transfers.
Kandy to Laggala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Laggala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Laggala is 142 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Kandy to Laggala.
There are 583+ hotels available in Laggala.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Laggala, North Central, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Laggala via Polgahawela Junction and Thambuttegama in around 4h 35m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 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
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Thambuttegama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–19,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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