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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Colombo to Kandy

Composite routes from Colombo to Kandy

Cheapest
2 h
Car
114 km.
from $6

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 1
Cinnamon Air
Website
Cinnamon Air
Website
30 min
Every day
$293.48–$413.04
+94 11 2 475 475
+94 11 2 475 475
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Train operators
Found: 1
Sri Lanka Railways
Website
Sri Lanka Railways
Website
2h 31m
Every 4 hours
$0.71–$2.17
+94 11 4 600 111
+94 11 4 600 111
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Bus operators
Found: 1
National Transport Commission
Website
National Transport Commission
Website
4h 10m
Every 10 minutes
$0.98–$1.85
0112587372
0112587372
[email protected]
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kandy is to train which costs $1 - $2.17 and takes 2h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kandy is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs $326.09 - $467.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Colombo and Kandy?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Colombo and Kandy?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Kandy. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Colombo to Kandy?

The distance between Colombo and Kandy is 153 km. The road distance is 114.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $1 - $2.17 .

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

It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Colombo to Kandy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colombo to Kandy bus from?

Colombo to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Colombo to Kandy train from?

Colombo to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.

Train, bus or fly from Colombo to Kandy?

The best way to get from Colombo to Kandy is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs $326.09 - $467.39 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 - $2.17 and takes 2h 31m, you could also bus, which costs $1 - $1.85 and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Colombo to Kandy bus arrive?

Colombo to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.

Where does the Colombo to Kandy train arrive?

Colombo to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.

Can I drive from Colombo to Kandy?

Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kandy is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Colombo 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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