There are 4 ways to get from Pallai to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Palai to Kurunegalabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
6h 55mRs 4,414–4,712Train
cheapest- Take the train from Palai to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
7h 28mRs 2,579–11,552Drive 284.7 km
- Drive from Pallai to Kandycar 284.7 km
5h 10mRs 12,207–17,632Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pallai to Kandytaxi 284.7 km
5h 10mRs 14,000–17,000
Pallai to Kandy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pallai to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 12000 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Pallai to Kandy is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 18000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pallai to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Palai and arriving at Kandy via Kurunegala and Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Pallai to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Palai and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
The distance between Pallai and Kandy is 359 km. The road distance is 284.7 km.
The best way to get from Pallai to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 4800.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Pallai to Kandy, including transfers.
Pallai to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Palai station.
Pallai to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Palai station.
The best way to get from Pallai to Kandy is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 4800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 12000 and takes 7h 28m.
What companies run services between Pallai, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Palai to Kandy via Kurunegala and Ambepussa in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palai to Kandy via Polgahawela in around 7h 28m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Palai to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–9,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,800–9,000
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 Palai to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,200
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,100–2,200
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Pallai to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Kurunegala station.
Pallai to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pallai to Kandy is 285 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Pallai to Kandy.
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