What is the cheapest way to get from Kandy to Fort Station?

The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Fort Station is to bus which costs Rs. 390 - Rs. 440 and takes 4h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kandy to Fort Station?

The fastest way to get from Kandy to Fort Station is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 7000.

Is there a direct bus between Kandy and Fort Station?

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 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Kandy and Fort Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kandy and arriving at Fort Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Kandy to Fort Station?

The distance between Kandy and Fort Station is 121 km. The road distance is 114.5 km.

How do I travel from Kandy to Fort Station without a car?

The best way to get from Kandy to Fort Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3900.

How long does it take to get from Kandy to Fort Station?

The train from Kandy to Fort Station takes 2h 36m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Kandy to Fort Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kandy to Fort Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Kandy to Fort Station?

The best way to get from Kandy to Fort Station is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 390 - Rs. 440 and takes 4h 19m.

Where does the Kandy to Fort Station bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Kandy and Fort Station?

Fort Station is 2h 30m ahead of Kandy. It is currently 9:11 AM in Kandy and 11:41 AM in Fort Station.

Where does the Kandy to Fort Station train arrive?

Kandy to Fort Station train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.

Can I drive from Kandy to Fort Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Fort Station is 114 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Kandy to Fort Station.

Where can I stay near Fort Station?

There are 1428+ hotels available in Fort Station.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Fort Station by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kandy to Fort Stationtrain Kandy / ...
2h 36m
Rs 1,200–3,900
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
4h 19m
Rs 390–440
Drive 114.5 km
1. Drive from Kandy to Fort Stationcar 114.5 km
2h 1m
Rs 4,811–6,949
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Fort Stationtaxi 114.5 km
2h 1m
Rs 31,000–38,000

Kandy to Fort Station by train

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2h 36mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Kandy to Fort Station.

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Distance: 121.1 km
Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Fort Station, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Fort Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,900 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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