There are 6 ways to get from Maggona to Kandy by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Maggona to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
2h 25mRs 39,339–158,891Bus via Veyangoda
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalutara to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
4h 22mRs 2,447–3,127Train
- Take the train from Kalutara South to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
4h 43mRs 3,789–7,541Drive 160.8 km
- Drive from Maggona to Kandycar 160.8 km
2h 32mRs 7,223–10,433Taxi
- Take the taxi from Maggona to Kandytaxi 160.8 km
2h 32mRs 14,000–18,000Bus
- Take the bus from Panadura to Kandybus 17
4h 57mRs 3,239–3,789
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maggona to Kandy is to bus via Veyangoda which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3200 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Maggona to Kandy is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 25m and costs Rs. 39000 - Rs. 160000.
No, there is no direct bus from Maggona to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Kalutara and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Maggona to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Kalutara South and arriving at Kandy via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Maggona and Kandy is 202 km. The road distance is 160.8 km.
The best way to get from Maggona to Kandy without a car is to bus via Veyangoda which takes 4h 22m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3200.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Maggona to Kandy, including transfers.
Maggona to Kandy bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kalutara station.
Maggona to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara South station.
The best way to get from Maggona to Kandy is to bus via Veyangoda which takes 4h 22m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 3200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 8000 and takes 4h 43m.
What companies run services between Maggona, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Maggona to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Kalutara and Nittambuwa in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Maggona to Kandy via Kalutara South and Fort Station in around 4h 43m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kalutara South to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Fort Station to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kalutara to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–27,000
Sanuk Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 77 24 31 116
- Website
- sanuk-taxi-service.business.site
Sanuk Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 77 24 31 116
- Website
- sanuk-taxi-service.business.site
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Booking & Getting There
Maggona to Kandy bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Maggona to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maggona to Kandy is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Maggona to Kandy.
There are 1566+ hotels available in Kandy.