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

The cheapest way to get from Kottawa to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 2900 and takes 3h 46m.

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. 27000 - 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 Kottawa and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

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 165 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 bus which takes 3h 46m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 2900.

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 Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal 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 bus which takes 3h 46m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 2900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 5500 and takes 4h 12m.

Where does the Kottawa to Kandy bus arrive?

Kottawa to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy Good Shed Bus 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 1501+ hotels available in Kandy.

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There are 5 ways to get from Kottawa to Kandy by taxi, plane, bus, train, 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 27,124–126,774
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
3h 46m
Rs 2,688–2,900
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 5,466–7,895
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kottawa to Kandytaxi 120.2 km
1h 55m
Rs 33,000–40,000

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

7Weekly Planes

30 minAverage Duration

Rs 13,160Cheapest Price

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Distance: 165.3 km
Duration: 1h 44m

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

National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Kandy every 4 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 31m.

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