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By car (136 km)
2 h 20 min
136 km.
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2 h 20 min
136 km.
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Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.37–$508.15
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$343.00–$482.74
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$330.30–$457.33

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–$2.54

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–$2.16

Questions and Answers

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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Central is to fly which takes 1h 17m and costs $239.13 - $315.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Colombo and Central?

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 Central?

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 Central?

The distance between Colombo and Central is 174 km. The road distance is 114.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Colombo to Central 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 Central?

It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Colombo to Central, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colombo to Central bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colombo to Central train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Colombo to Central?

The best way to get from Colombo to Central is to fly which takes 1h 17m and costs $239.13 - $315.22 . 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 Central bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colombo to Central train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colombo to Central?

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

Where can I stay near Central?

There are 1123+ hotels available in Central. Prices start at $24.57 per night.
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