There are 5 ways to get from Point Pedro to Kandy by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kodikamam to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
7h 32mRs 3,457–13,231Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Point Pedro to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
11h 21mRs 3,090–3,140Drive 312.6 km
- Drive from Point Pedro to Kandycar 312.6 km
5h 41mRs 13,222–19,098Taxi
- Take the taxi from Point Pedro to Kandytaxi 312.6 km
5h 41mRs 15,000–19,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Point Pedro to Pallaibus
- Take the train from Palai to Polgahawela Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain
10h 23m
Point Pedro to Kandy by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Point Pedro to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 3050 - Rs. 3150 and takes 11h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Point Pedro to Kandy is to drive which takes 5h 41m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 20000.
No, there is no direct bus from Point Pedro to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Point Pedro and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.
The distance between Point Pedro and Kandy is 363 km. The road distance is 312.6 km.
The best way to get from Point Pedro to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 14000.
It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Point Pedro to Kandy, including transfers.
Point Pedro to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Point Pedro station.
The best way to get from Point Pedro to Kandy is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 14000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 3050 - Rs. 3150 and takes 11h 21m.
Point Pedro to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Point Pedro to Kandy is 313 km. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Point Pedro to Kandy.
What companies run services between Point Pedro, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Point Pedro to Kandy via Kodikamam and Polgahawela in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Point Pedro to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Pettah and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 11h 21m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kodikamam to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–9,500
- 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 2,800–9,500
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
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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Point Pedro to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Point Pedro to Pallai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–19,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
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