There are 4 ways to get from Pothuhera to Kandy by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Pothuhera to Kandy by train
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The cheapest way to get from Pothuhera to Kandy is to drive which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 3100 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Pothuhera to Kandy is to drive which takes 52 min and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 3100.
No, there is no direct train from Pothuhera to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Pothuhera and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Pothuhera and Kandy is 59 km. The road distance is 50.9 km.
The best way to get from Pothuhera to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Pothuhera to Kandy, including transfers.
Pothuhera to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela station.
The best way to get from Pothuhera to Kandy is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 5000 and takes 3h 13m.
Pothuhera to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pothuhera to Kandy is 51 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Pothuhera to Kandy.
What companies run services between Pothuhera, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela to Kandy 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,600 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Ambepussa to Kandy every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 210–230 and the journey takes 1h 20m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
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
- +94 011-2587372
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,600–3,200
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
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