There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Hedeniya by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Ihalakottetrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Ihalakotte to Hedeniyataxi
2h 40mRs 2,853–5,029Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
3h 14mRs 1,198–1,433Drive 122.2 km
- Drive from Colombo to Hedeniyacar 122.2 km
1h 52mRs 5,138–7,422Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Hedeniyataxi 122.2 km
1h 52mRs 33,000–40,000Fly
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
1h 38mRs 22,574–122,606Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
2h 45mRs 2,076–4,808
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Hedeniya is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1500 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Hedeniya is to fly which takes 1h 38m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 130000.
The distance between Colombo and Hedeniya is 126 km. The road distance is 122.2 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Hedeniya without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 40m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Colombo to Hedeniya, including transfers.
The best way to get from Colombo to Hedeniya is to bus which takes 3h 14m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1500. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 130000 and takes 1h 38m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4900 and takes 2h 45m.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Hedeniya is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Colombo to Hedeniya.
There are 1443+ hotels available in Hedeniya.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Hedeniya, Central, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) once daily.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Ihalakotte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,100
Train from Fort Station to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–3,900
- 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
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,600–40,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
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