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

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There are 3 ways to get from Kathmandu to Kandy by plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly to Kandy

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    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane KTM - KDW
    17h 21m
    Rs 59,719–177,693

  2. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane KTM - GIU
    2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Kandytaxi taxi
    18h 21m
    Rs 63,810–183,290

  3. Fly to Hatton, train

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane KTM - NUF
    2. Take the train from Hatton to Kandytrain train
    20h 25m
    Rs 59,908–179,105

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Kandy (KDW) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration18h 50mAverage Duration
TicketRs 58,518Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,350.9 km
  • Duration: 17h 21m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Kandy, Sri Lanka?

SriLankan Airlines, Cinnamon Air, and five other airlines fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Kandy (KDW) 5 times a day.

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