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How to get fromEurope to Kandyby train, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Europe to Kandy by train, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, fly to Kandy

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    1. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane FRA - KDW
    20h 27m
    Rs 112,502–328,397

  2. Train, fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane FRA - GIU
    3. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Kandytaxi taxi
    21h 27m
    Rs 117,002–333,997

  3. Train, fly to Hatton

    1. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane FRA - NUF
    3. Take the train from Hatton to Kandytrain train
    23h 30m
    Rs 112,632–329,947

  4. Train, fly to Colombo Airport, fly to Victoria Resevour Kandy

    1. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane FRA - CMB
    3. Fly from Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandyplane plane
    17h 20m
    Rs 185,925–321,420

  5. Train, fly to Batticaloa Airport

    1. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane FRA - BTC
    3. Take the train from Batticaloa to Polgahawelatrain train
    4. Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain train
    28h 47m
    Rs 113,902–333,077

Frankfurt (FRA) to Kandy (KDW) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration17h 41mAverage Duration
TicketRs 102,413Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,329.5 km
  • Duration: 20h 27m

What companies run services between Europe and Kandy, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Europe to Kandy. However, you can take the line 315 bus to Bebra Bahnhof, walk to Bebra Bahnhof, take the train to Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof, take the train to Frankfurt, walk to Frankfurt (FRA) airport, fly to Kandy (KDW), then take the taxi to Kandy. Alternatively, you can take the line 315 bus to Bebra Bahnhof, walk to Bebra Bahnhof, take the train to Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof, take the train to Frankfurt, walk to Frankfurt (FRA) airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), then take the taxi to Kandy.

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