There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Maho by train, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Maho Junctiontrain Colombo / ...
3h 20mRs 2,409–5,118Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Kurunegalataxi
- Take the train from Kurunegala to Maho Junctiontrain Colombo / ...
1h 19mRs 3,394–5,193Drive 89.6 km
- Drive from Kandy to Mahocar 89.6 km
1h 31mRs 3,777–5,455Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Mahotaxi 89.6 km
1h 31mRs 4,600–5,500
Kandy to Maho by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Maho is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 5500 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Maho is to taxi and train which takes 1h 19m and costs Rs. 3300 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Maho. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Maho Junction via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Kandy and Maho is 112 km. The road distance is 89.6 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Maho without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Kandy to Maho, including transfers.
Kandy to Maho train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Maho train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Maho is 90 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Kandy to Maho.
There are seven+ hotels available in Maho.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Maho, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Maho Junction via Polgahawela in around 3h 20m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,600
- 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 1,400–2,600
Train from Polgahawela to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,600
- 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 2,000–2,600
Train from Kurunegala to Maho Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,600
- 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 1,300–2,600
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–5,500
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
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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