Road Trip Kandy → Palugaswewa - 101 km / 1 h 44 min

How to Travel from

Kandy to Palugaswewa

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Sri Lanka Kandy Palugaswewa

Cheapest

By car (101 km)

1 h 44 min

101 km.

from $5

Other

Rideshare

1 h 44 min

101 km.

from $3.84

Bus, Train

6 h 16 min

85 km.

from $4.62

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:

+94 11 4 600 111

Website:

seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/

Train from Polgahawela to Palugaswewa

Ave. Duration:

3h 32m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$0.89–$2.67

Bus operators

National Transport Commission

Phone:

0112587372

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

ntc.gov.lk/

Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Kegalle

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

Every 10 minutes

Estimated price:

$0.37–$0.83

Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo

Ave. Duration:

4h 10m

Frequency:

Every 10 minutes

Estimated price:

$1.14–$2.03

Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Dambulla

Ave. Duration:

4h 10m

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$1.52–$2.67

What is the cheapest way to get from Kandy to Palugaswewa?

The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Palugaswewa is to bus and train which costs $3.70 - $6.52 and takes 6h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kandy to Palugaswewa?

The fastest way to get from Kandy to Palugaswewa is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $13.04 - $20.65 .

How far is it from Kandy to Palugaswewa?

The distance between Kandy and Palugaswewa is 178 km. The road distance is 103 km.

How do I travel from Kandy to Palugaswewa without a car?

The best way to get from Kandy to Palugaswewa without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 16m and costs $3.70 - $6.52 .

How long does it take to get from Kandy to Palugaswewa?

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Kandy to Palugaswewa, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kandy to Palugaswewa?

Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Palugaswewa is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Kandy to Palugaswewa.

Where can I stay near Palugaswewa?

There are 718+ hotels available in Palugaswewa. Prices start at $20.63 per night.

Dambulla cave temple

Dambulla cave temple (Sinhala: දඹුල්ල රජ මහා විහාරය, romanized: Dam̆būlla Raja Maha Vihāraya; Tamil: தம்புள்ளை பொற்கோவில், romanized: Tampuḷḷai Poṟkōvil), also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla, is a World Heritage Site (1991) in Sri Lanka, situated in the central part of the country. This site is situated 148 kilometres (92 mi) east of Colombo, 72 kilometres (45 mi) north of Kandy and 43 kilometres (27 mi) north of Matale.

Kaudulla National Park

Kaudulla National Park is a national park on the island of Sri Lanka located 197 kilometres (122 mi) away from the largest city, Colombo. It was designated a national park on April 1, 2002, becoming the 15th such area on the island. In the 2004–2005 season more than 10,000 people visited the National Park, generating an income of Rs000 from entrance fees. Along with Minneriya and Girithale BirdLife International have identified Kaudulla as an Important Bird Area.

Minneriya National Park

Minneriya National Park (Sinhala: මින්නේරිය ජාතික වනෝද්‍යානය, romanized: Minnēriya Jātika Vanōdyānaya; Tamil: மின்னேரியா தேசிய வனம், romanized: Miṉṉēriyā Tēciya Vaṉam) is a national park in North Central Province of Sri Lanka. The area was designated as a national park on 12 August 1997, having been originally declared as a wildlife sanctuary in 1938. The reason for declaring the area as protected is to protect the catchment of Minneriya tank and the wildlife of the surrounding area. The tank is of historical importance, having been built by King Mahasen in third century AD. The park is a dry season feeding ground for the elephant population dwelling in forests of Matale, Polonnaruwa, and Trincomalee districts. The park earned revenue of Rs. 10 million in the six months ending in August 2009. Along with Kaudulla and Girithale, Minneriya forms one of the 70 Important Bird Areas (IBAs) of Sri Lanka. The park is situated 182 kilometres (113 mi) from Colombo.

Four ways to Travel from Kandy to Palugaswewa

Transport providers

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Bus operators

National Transport Commission

Questions and Answers

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What is the fastest way to get from Kandy to Palugaswewa?

How far is it from Kandy to Palugaswewa?

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Can I drive from Kandy to Palugaswewa?

Where can I stay near Palugaswewa?