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

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

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 45m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 130000.

Is there a direct bus between Kottawa and Kandy?

No, there is no direct bus from Kottawa to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Kottawa to Kandy?

The distance between Kottawa and Kandy is 140 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 2h 53m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 10000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m 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 BIA Shuttle Service, depart from Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre station.

Train or bus from Kottawa to Kandy?

The best way to get from Kottawa to Kandy is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 10000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 34m.

Where does the Kottawa to Kandy bus arrive?

Kottawa to Kandy bus services, operated by BIA Shuttle Service, arrive at Colombo City station.

Can I drive from Kottawa to Kandy?

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

Where can I stay near Kandy?

There are 1424+ hotels available in Kandy.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Kottawa to Kandy by train, bus, car, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
2h 53m
Rs 6,388–10,032
Drive 120.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kottawa to Kandycar 120.2 km
2h
Rs 5,051–7,296
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
4h 34m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kottawa to Kandytaxi 120.2 km
2h
Rs 33,000–40,000
Taxi, fly
1. Take the taxi from Kottawa to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
1h 45m
Rs 26,127–126,778

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

7Weekly Planes

30 minAverage Duration

Rs 12,878Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kottawa to Kandy.

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Distance: 140 km
Duration: 2h 53m

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 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,900 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Colombo City and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 4h 34m.

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