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

The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Kottawa is to drive which costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500 and takes 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kandy to Kottawa is to drive which takes 2h and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.

Is there a direct bus between Kandy and Kottawa?

No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Kottawa. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre via Colombo City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

How far is it from Kandy to Kottawa?

The distance between Kandy and Kottawa is 136 km. The road distance is 120 km.

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

The best way to get from Kandy to Kottawa without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 10000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Kandy to Kottawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kandy to Kottawa bus from?

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

Train or bus from Kandy to Kottawa?

The best way to get from Kandy to Kottawa is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 10000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the Kandy to Kottawa bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kandy to Kottawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Kottawa is 120 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Kandy to Kottawa.

Where can I stay near Kottawa?

There are 1474+ hotels available in Kottawa.

Kandy to Kottawa - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Kottawa 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 46m
Rs 5,974–9,747
Drive 120 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kandy to Kottawacar 120 km
2h
Rs 5,038–7,276
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
2. Take the bus from Colombo City to Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centrebus
5h 48m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Kottawataxi 120 km
2h
Rs 33,000–39,000
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kandy to Fort Stationtrain Kandy / ...
2. Take the bus from Colombo City to Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centrebus
4h 22m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kandy to Kottawa.

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Distance: 136.4 km
Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Kottawa, Western, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Maradana every 2 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,800 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and Colombo City in around 5h 48m.

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