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How to get fromMapalagama to Kandyby taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Mapalagama to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane CMB - KDW
    2h 48m
    Rs 54,726–177,076

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kurundugaha Heththapma to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus Ex 1-41
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus bus Colombo
    6h 27m
    Rs 3,276–3,833

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kurundugaha Heththapma to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus Ex 1-41
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain train Colombo
    5h 51m
    Rs 4,086–6,393

  4. Drive  208.8 km

    1. Drive from Mapalagama to Kandycar car 208.8 km
    3h 4m
    Rs 9,365–13,527

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mapalagama to Kandytaxi taxi 208.8 km
    3h 4m
    Rs 18,000–22,000

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Hikkaduwa to Fort Stationtrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain train Colombo
    6h 20m
    Rs 6,787–11,185

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 15,753Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 257.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Mapalagama, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?

You can take a vehicle from Mapalagama to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Kurundugaha Heththapma and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mapalagama to Kandy via Hikkaduwa and Fort Station in around 6h 20m.

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