There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Pallai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Palaitrain Colombo / ...
7h 16mRs 2,509–6,076Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus Colombo
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Palaibus
8h 15mRs 2,775–2,949Drive 284.8 km
- Drive from Kandy to Pallaicar 284.8 km
4h 49mRs 12,610–18,214Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Pallaitaxi 284.8 km
4h 49mRs 20,000–25,000
Kandy to Pallai by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Pallai is to bus which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3000 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Pallai is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 19000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Pallai. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Palai via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Pallai. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Palai via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Kandy and Pallai is 332 km. The road distance is 284.8 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Pallai without a car is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Kandy to Pallai, including transfers.
Kandy to Pallai bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Kandy to Pallai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Pallai is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3000 and takes 8h 15m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Pallai, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Palai via Polgahawela Junction in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Palai via Nittambuwa in around 8h 15m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Palai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 270–300
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 270–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 310–430
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Nittambuwa to Palai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,500–2,650
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,500–2,650
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–25,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Kandy to Pallai bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Kandy to Pallai train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Pallai is 285 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Kandy to Pallai.
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