There are 3 ways to get from Kandy to Pothuhera by train, car, or taxi
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Kandy to Pothuhera by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Pothuhera is to drive which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3400 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Pothuhera is to drive which takes 51 min and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3400.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Pothuhera. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Pothuhera via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Kandy and Pothuhera is 59 km. The road distance is 50.8 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Pothuhera without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Kandy to Pothuhera, including transfers.
Kandy to Pothuhera train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Pothuhera train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Pothuhera is 51 km. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Kandy to Pothuhera.
There are 128+ hotels available in Pothuhera.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Pothuhera, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Polgahawela 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 17m.
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,600–3,200
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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