There are 4 ways to get from Mankulam to Kandy by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Mankulam to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
6h 37mRs 2,571–9,715Bus
- Take the bus from Kilinochchi to Kurunegalabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
7h 59mDrive 223.5 km
- Drive from Mankulam to Kandycar 223.5 km
4h 6mRs 9,552–13,797Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mankulam to Kandytaxi 223.5 km
4h 6mRs 11,000–14,000
Mankulam to Kandy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mankulam to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 10000 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Mankulam to Kandy is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct train from Mankulam to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Mankulam and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Mankulam and Kandy is 273 km. The road distance is 223.5 km.
The best way to get from Mankulam to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 10000.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Mankulam to Kandy, including transfers.
Mankulam to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Mankulam station.
The best way to get from Mankulam to Kandy is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 10000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 59m.
Mankulam to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mankulam to Kandy is 224 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Mankulam to Kandy.
What companies run services between Mankulam, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Mankulam to Kandy via Polgahawela in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mankulam to Kandy via Kilinochchi, Kilinochchi, Kurunegala, and Ambepussa in around 7h 59m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Mankulam to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–7,500
- 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 2,700–7,500
Train from Polgahawela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- 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 1,400–2,600
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kilinochchi to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
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