There are 5 ways to get from Battaramulla to Kandy by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
1h 33mRs 26,930–144,226Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Malabe to Kandybus 17
3h 46mRs 390–430Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
3h 59mRs 1,977–4,028Drive 116 km
- Drive from Battaramulla to Kandycar 116 km
1h 59mRs 5,208–7,523Taxi
- Take the taxi from Battaramulla to Kandytaxi 116 km
1h 59mRs 31,000–38,000
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Battaramulla to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 390 - Rs. 430 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Battaramulla to Kandy is to fly which takes 1h 33m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 150000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Malabe and arriving at Kandy. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Battaramulla station to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Kandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Battaramulla and Kandy is 157 km. The road distance is 116 km.
The best way to get from Battaramulla to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs Rs. 390 - Rs. 430.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Battaramulla to Kandy, including transfers.
Battaramulla to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Malabe station.
Battaramulla to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Battaramulla to Kandy is to fly which takes 1h 33m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 150000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 390 - Rs. 430 and takes 3h 46m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 4100 and takes 3h 59m.
What companies run services between Battaramulla, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) once daily. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Malabe to Kandy every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–430 and the journey takes 3h 46m.
- 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 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
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Malabe to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–430
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 390–430
- Semi Lux
- Rs 460–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Estimated price
- Rs 31,000–38,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Battaramulla to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy station.
Battaramulla to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Battaramulla to Kandy is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Battaramulla to Kandy.
There are 1566+ hotels available in Kandy.