There are 3 ways to get from Kandy to Pasikuda by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
7h 32mRs 2,959–6,626Drive 187.5 km
- Drive from Kandy to Pasikudacar 187.5 km
3h 20mRs 8,573–12,382Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Pasikudataxi 187.5 km
3h 20mRs 9,000–12,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Pasikuda is to train which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 7h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Pasikuda is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Pasikuda. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Valaichchenai via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
The distance between Kandy and Pasikuda is 299 km. The road distance is 187.5 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Pasikuda without a car is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Kandy to Pasikuda, including transfers.
Kandy to Pasikuda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Pasikuda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Pasikuda is 188 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Kandy to Pasikuda.
There are 53+ hotels available in Pasikuda.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Pasikuda, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Pasikuda via Polgahawela and Valaichchenai in around 7h 32m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
Train from Polgahawela to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- 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 2,400–3,200
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,000–12,000
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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