There are 3 ways to get from Kandy to Mankulam 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 Mankulamtrain Colombo / ...
6h 28mRs 2,509–10,018Drive 223.4 km
- Drive from Kandy to Mankulamcar 223.4 km
4h 6mRs 9,455–13,658Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Mankulamtaxi 223.4 km
4h 6mRs 11,000–14,000
Kandy to Mankulam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Mankulam is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 10000 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Mankulam is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs Rs. 9000 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Mankulam. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Mankulam via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Kandy and Mankulam is 273 km. The road distance is 223.4 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Mankulam without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 10000.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Kandy to Mankulam, including transfers.
Kandy to Mankulam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Mankulam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Mankulam is 223 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Kandy to Mankulam.
There are one+ hotels available in Mankulam.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Mankulam, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Mankulam via Polgahawela Junction in around 6h 28m.
- 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 Junction to Mankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–7,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,700–7,500
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–14,000
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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