There are 3 ways to get from Kandy to Yapahuwa by train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Yapahuwa is to train which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6000 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Yapahuwa is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 5500.
The distance between Kandy and Yapahuwa is 118 km. The road distance is 85.9 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Yapahuwa without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Kandy to Yapahuwa, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Yapahuwa is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Kandy to Yapahuwa.
There are seven+ hotels available in Yapahuwa.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Yapahuwa, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Yapahuwa via Polgahawela and Maho in around 3h 27m.
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,400–5,500
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
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