There are 4 ways to get from Punanai to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambullabus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Ambepussabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
7h 9mRs 5,582–6,197Train
cheapest- Take the train from Punani to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
7h 10mRs 2,573–9,760Drive 177.5 km
- Drive from Punanai to Kandycar 177.5 km
3h 17mRs 7,483–10,809Taxi
- Take the taxi from Punanai to Kandytaxi 177.5 km
3h 17mRs 8,500–11,000
Punanai to Kandy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Punanai to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 10000 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Punanai to Kandy is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct train from Punanai to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Punani and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Punanai and Kandy is 297 km. The road distance is 177.5 km.
The best way to get from Punanai to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 7h 9m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Punanai to Kandy, including transfers.
Punanai to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Punani station.
The best way to get from Punanai to Kandy is to bus which takes 7h 9m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 10000 and takes 7h 10m.
Punanai to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Punanai to Kandy is 177 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Punanai to Kandy.
What companies run services between Punanai, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Punanai to Kandy via Oddaimavadi, Dambulla, Dambulla, and Ambepussa in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Punani to Kandy via Polgahawela in around 7h 10m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Punani to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- 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
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Dambulla to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,100–2,300
- Website
- https://superline.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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,500–11,000
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