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

The cheapest way to get from Kottawa to Kandy is to bus via Nugegoda which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3000 and takes 4h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kottawa to Kandy is to taxi and fly which takes 1h 44m and costs Rs. 29000 - Rs. 150000.

Is there a direct bus between Kottawa and Kandy?

No, there is no direct bus from Kottawa to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Kottawa and arriving at Kandy via Nugegoda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Kottawa and Kandy?

No, there is no direct train from Kottawa station to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Kandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Kottawa to Kandy?

The distance between Kottawa and Kandy is 166 km. The road distance is 120.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Kottawa to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 5500.

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

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Kottawa to Kandy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kottawa to Kandy bus from?

Kottawa to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Nugegoda station.

Where do I catch the Kottawa to Kandy train from?

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

Train or bus from Kottawa to Kandy?

The best way to get from Kottawa to Kandy is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can bus via Nugegoda, which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3000 and takes 4h 32m.

Where does the Kottawa to Kandy bus arrive?

Kottawa to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy station.

Where does the Kottawa to Kandy train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kottawa to Kandy?

Yes, the driving distance between Kottawa to Kandy is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Kottawa to Kandy.

Where can I stay near Kandy?

There are 1566+ hotels available in Kandy.

Kottawa to Kandy - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kottawa to Kandy by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Kottawa to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
1h 44m
Rs 29,424–147,174
Bus via Nugegoda
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nugegoda to Kandybus 17
4h 32m
Rs 2,707–2,918
Train
1. Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
4h 12m
Rs 3,498–5,460
Drive 120.2 km
1. Drive from Kottawa to Kandycar 120.2 km
1h 55m
Rs 5,389–7,784
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kottawa to Kandytaxi 120.2 km
1h 55m
Rs 33,000–40,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre to Colombo Citybus
2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
5h 35m

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights

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30 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 165.6 km
Duration: 1h 44m

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

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Kandy every 2 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Nugegoda to Kandy every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 420–470 and the journey takes 3h 59m.

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