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Port of Colombo to Kandy

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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:
$317.59–$508.15

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Fort Station to Kandy
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$0.83–$2.41

Bus operators

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–$2.03

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Port of Colombo to Kandy is to train which costs $3.37 - $5.33 and takes 2h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Port of Colombo to Kandy is to fly which takes 1h 35m and costs $304.35 - $489.13 .

How far is it from Port of Colombo to Kandy?

The distance between Port of Colombo and Kandy is 156 km. The road distance is 117 km.

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

The best way to get from Port of Colombo to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs $3.37 - $5.33 .

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

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Port of Colombo to Kandy, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Port of Colombo to Kandy?

The best way to get from Port of Colombo to Kandy is to fly which takes 1h 35m and costs $304.35 - $489.13 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3.37 - $5.33 and takes 2h 41m, you could also bus, which costs $3.26 - $4.46 and takes 4h 19m.

Can I drive from Port of Colombo to Kandy?

Yes, the driving distance between Port of Colombo to Kandy is 117 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Port of Colombo to Kandy.

Where can I stay near Kandy?

There are 1195+ hotels available in Kandy. Prices start at $23.80 per night.
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