There are 3 ways to get from Kandy to Welikanda 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 Welikandatrain Colombo
4h 17mRs 2,509–5,976Drive 161.5 km
- Drive from Kandy to Welikandacar 161.5 km
2h 58mRs 7,380–10,660Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Welikandataxi 161.5 km
2h 58mRs 8,000–10,000
Kandy to Welikanda by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Welikanda is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Welikanda is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Welikanda. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Welikanda via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Kandy and Welikanda is 259 km. The road distance is 161.5 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Welikanda without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Kandy to Welikanda, including transfers.
Kandy to Welikanda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Welikanda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Welikanda is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Kandy to Welikanda.
There are three+ hotels available in Welikanda.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Welikanda, North Central, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Welikanda via Polgahawela in around 4h 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
Train from Polgahawela to Welikanda
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,000–10,000
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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