There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Passikudah Bay by train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Punani
best- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Punanitrain Colombo
5hRs 3,509–7,376Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Valaichchenaitrain Colombo
7h 33mRs 3,059–6,776Drive 192.5 km
- Drive from Kandy to Passikudah Baycar 192.5 km
3h 26mRs 8,521–12,309Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Passikudah Baytaxi 192.5 km
3h 26mRs 13,000–17,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Passikudah Bay is to train which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Passikudah Bay is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs Rs. 8500 - Rs. 13000.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Passikudah Bay. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Punani via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Kandy and Passikudah Bay is 293 km. The road distance is 192.5 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Passikudah Bay without a car is to train via Punani which takes 5h and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Kandy to Passikudah Bay, including transfers.
Kandy to Passikudah Bay train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Kandy to Passikudah Bay train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Passikudah Bay is 192 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Kandy to Passikudah Bay.
There are 41+ hotels available in Passikudah Bay.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Passikudah Bay, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Passikudah Bay via Polgahawela and Punani in around 5h.
- 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 to Punani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
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 to Valaichchenai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–17,000
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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Bali: What to do if Mount Agung erupts, How to travel India's Golden Triangle, and How do I buy a London Underground ticket? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.