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Colombo to Kandy (Station) buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Colombo and Kandy (Station) takes 4h 10m. The bus runs at least 9 times per hour from Colombo to Kandy (Station). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 10m
Duration
114 km
Distance
Rs 420
Average price
Every 10 minutes
Frequency

Colombo to Kandy (Station) bus times

Buses run every 10 minutes between Colombo and Kandy (Station). The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Colombo is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Kandy (Station) at 3:40 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colombo to Kandy (Station)? 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.

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  • Distance: 113.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kandy (Station), Central, Sri Lanka?

National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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