What is the cheapest way to get from Kandy to Colombo?

The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 390 - Rs. 440 and takes 3h.

What is the fastest way to get from Kandy to Colombo?

The fastest way to get from Kandy to Colombo is to drive which takes 2h and costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 7000.

Is there a direct bus between Kandy and Colombo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station station and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct train between Kandy and Colombo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kandy and arriving at Maradana. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 26m.

How far is it from Kandy to Colombo?

The distance between Kandy and Colombo is 119 km. The road distance is 113.2 km.

How do I travel from Kandy to Colombo without a car?

The best way to get from Kandy to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3800.

How long does it take to get from Kandy to Colombo?

The train from Kandy to Maradana takes 2h 26m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Kandy to Colombo bus from?

Kandy to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kandy to Colombo train from?

Kandy to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.

Train or bus from Kandy to Colombo?

The best way to get from Kandy to Colombo is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 390 - Rs. 440 and takes 3h.

Where does the Kandy to Colombo bus arrive?

Kandy to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Kandy to Colombo train arrive?

Kandy to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.

Can I drive from Kandy to Colombo?

Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Colombo is 113 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Kandy to Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1437+ hotels available in Colombo.

Kandy to Colombo - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Colombo by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
2h 26m
Rs 1,200–3,800
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
3h
Rs 390–440
Drive 113.2 km
1. Drive from Kandy to Colombocar 113.2 km
2h
Rs 4,761–6,877
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Colombotaxi 113.2 km
2h
Rs 31,000–37,000

Kandy to Colombo by train

71Weekly Trains

2h 26mAverage Duration

Rs 1,200Cheapest Price

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Distance: 119.2 km
Duration: 2h 26m

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

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Maradana every 3 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,800 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 3h.

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