There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Vakkom by taxi 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.
Recommended
Taxi to Colombo, fly
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Take a taxi from Kandy to Colombo
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Fly from Colombo (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)
Cheapest
Taxi to Sigiriya, fly
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Take a taxi from Kandy to Sigiriya
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Fly from Sigiriya (GIU) to Trivandrum (TRV)
Taxi to Batticaloa, fly
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Take a taxi from Kandy to Batticaloa
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Fly from Batticaloa (BTC) to Trivandrum (TRV)
Taxi to Weerawila, fly
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Take a taxi from Kandy to Weerawila
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Fly from Weerawila (WRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)
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International entry into India from Sri Lanka
- Entry is restricted for citizens and permanent residents of Sri Lanka
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Conditions of entry into India from Sri Lanka
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- Health screen upon arrival
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, entry into India from Sri Lanka is currently restricted.
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- Face masks are recommended
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Regional restriction measures in place
- Further restrictions may be implemented at short notice
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Vakkom is 1800118797.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Vakkom is recommended.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1800118797.
Yes, entry into Sri Lanka from India is currently restricted.
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Last updated: 23 Jun 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Vakkom is to taxi and fly which costs Rs. 43000 - Rs. 75000 and takes 3h 29m.
The quickest way to get from Kandy to Vakkom is to taxi and fly which costs Rs. 43000 - Rs. 75000 and takes 3h 29m.
The distance between Kandy and Vakkom is 453 km.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Kandy to Vakkom, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Colombo Airport to Trivandrum Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.
SriLankan Airlines offers flights from Colombo Airport to Trivandrum Airport.
There are 37+ hotels available in Vakkom. Prices start at ₹7,500 per night.
- Distance: 453 km
- Duration: 3h 29m
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Vakkom, India?
There is no direct connection from Kandy to Vakkom. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo airport, fly to Trivandrum, then take the taxi to Vakkom. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Sigiriya airport, fly to Trivandrum, then take the taxi to Vakkom.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Sigiriya to Trivandrum via Colombo, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000 - ₹32,000
Flights from Sigiriya to Trivandrum via Colombo, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000 - ₹31,000
Flights from Batticaloa to Trivandrum via Colombo, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500 - ₹32,000
Flights from Batticaloa to Trivandrum via Colombo, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500 - ₹32,000
Flights from Weerawila to Trivandrum via Colombo, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000 - ₹27,000
Flights from Weerawila to Trivandrum via Colombo, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000 - ₹27,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Colombo to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000 - ₹23,000
Flights from Sigiriya to Trivandrum via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000 - ₹27,000
Flights from Batticaloa to Trivandrum via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500 - ₹28,000
Flights from Weerawila to Trivandrum via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600 - ₹24,000
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200 - ₹1,500
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
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