| Duration | 4h 9m |
| Distance | 114.3 km |
| Average price | Rs. 420 |
| Frequency | 9/hour |
Trip overview
The average bus between Colombo and Kandy takes 4h 9m and the fastest bus takes 3h 30m. The bus runs at least 9 times per hour from Colombo to Kandy. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Colombo to Kandy bus times
Buses run every 10 minutes between Colombo and Kandy.
The earliest departure is at 09:54 in the morning, and the last departure from Colombo is at 15:22 which arrives into Kandy at 19:32.
All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 9m.
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Departing Saturday, December 6, 2025
Frequently asked questions
Want to know about travelling from Colombo to Kandy? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport?, What is the quickest option?, How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
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.
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How far is it from Colombo to Kandy?
The distance between Colombo and Kandy is 152 km. The road distance is 114.3 km.
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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.
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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.
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Where can I stay near Kandy?
There are 1475+ hotels available in Kandy.
More detailsWhat companies run services between Colombo and Kandy?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs. 400 - Rs. 440 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
Bus operators
National Transport Commission
Ave. Duration
4h 10m
Frequency
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price
Rs. 400 - Rs. 440
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs. 400 - Rs. 440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs. 400 - Rs. 440
- Semi Lux
- Rs. 470 - Rs. 700
- Super Lux
- Rs. 900 - Rs. 1200
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