There are 3 ways to get from Kotagala to Kandy by train, car, or taxi
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Kotagala to Kandy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kotagala to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2600 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Kotagala to Kandy is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 4100.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kotagala and arriving at Kandy. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Kotagala and Kandy is 70 km. The road distance is 67.6 km.
The best way to get from Kotagala to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2600.
The train from Kotagala to Kandy takes 2h 46m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Kotagala to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kotagala station.
Kotagala to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kotagala to Kandy is 68 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Kotagala to Kandy.
There are 1485+ hotels available in Kandy.
What companies run services between Kotagala, Central, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kotagala to Kandy 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,600 and the journey takes 2h 46m.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kotagala to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 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 2,200–2,600
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,500–4,200
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
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Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
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