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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Chilaw to Kandy

Composite routes from Chilaw to Kandy

Cheapest
1 h 55 min
Car
115 km.
from $6
Other
2 h 1 min
Taxi, Plane
96 km.
from $593.43
5 h 57 min
96 km.
Select a ticket
3 h 2 min
Taxi, Bus
96 km.
from $71.04

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$343.00–$482.74

Bus operators

NCG Express

Phone:
+94 76 714 8292
Email:
Website:
ncgexpress.lk/
Bus from Chilaw to Pettah
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.14–$2.16
Bus from Kegalle to Kandy
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.38–$0.83

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Chilaw to Kandy is to drive which costs $15.22 - $22.83 and takes 1h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chilaw to Kandy is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $15.22 - $22.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Chilaw and Kandy?

No, there is no direct bus from Chilaw to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Chilaw and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Chilaw to Kandy?

The distance between Chilaw and Kandy is 174 km. The road distance is 116.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Chilaw to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 5h 57m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Chilaw to Kandy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chilaw to Kandy bus from?

Chilaw to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Chilaw station.

Where does the Chilaw to Kandy bus arrive?

Chilaw to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.

Can I drive from Chilaw to Kandy?

Yes, the driving distance between Chilaw to Kandy is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Chilaw to Kandy.

Where can I stay near Kandy?

There are 1167+ hotels available in Kandy. Prices start at $24.57 per night.
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