There are 6 ways to get from Avariwatta to Kandy by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Avariwatta to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
2h 33mRs 41,156–161,039Bus via Veyangoda
cheapest- Take the bus from Aluthgama to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
4h 36mRs 3,477–4,286Train
- Take the train from Aluthgama to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
4h 58mRs 4,824–8,764Drive 167.4 km
- Drive from Avariwatta to Kandycar 167.4 km
2h 39mRs 7,508–10,844Taxi
- Take the taxi from Avariwatta to Kandytaxi 167.4 km
2h 39mRs 15,000–19,000Bus
- Take the bus from Panadura to Kandybus 17
5h 22mRs 3,597–4,426
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Avariwatta to Kandy is to bus via Veyangoda which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 4300 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Avariwatta to Kandy is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 33m and costs Rs. 41000 - Rs. 170000.
No, there is no direct bus from Avariwatta to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Aluthgama and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Avariwatta to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Aluthgama and arriving at Kandy via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Avariwatta and Kandy is 208 km. The road distance is 167.4 km.
The best way to get from Avariwatta to Kandy without a car is to bus via Veyangoda which takes 4h 36m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 4300.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Avariwatta to Kandy, including transfers.
Avariwatta to Kandy bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Aluthgama station.
Avariwatta to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Aluthgama station.
The best way to get from Avariwatta to Kandy is to bus via Veyangoda which takes 4h 36m and costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 4300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 9000 and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between Avariwatta, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Avariwatta to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Aluthgama and Nittambuwa in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Avariwatta to Kandy via Aluthgama and Fort Station in around 4h 58m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Aluthgama to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Fort Station to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Aluthgama to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–30,000
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Sanuk Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 77 24 31 116
- Website
- sanuk-taxi-service.business.site
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Sanuk Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 77 24 31 116
- Website
- sanuk-taxi-service.business.site
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Booking & Getting There
Avariwatta to Kandy bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Avariwatta to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avariwatta to Kandy is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Avariwatta to Kandy.
There are 1566+ hotels available in Kandy.