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How to get fromNew Delhi to Kandyby plane, train, ferry or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from New Delhi to Kandy by plane, train, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Kandy

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    1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane DEL - KDW
    8h 45m
    Rs 31,322–101,660

  2. Train, ferry, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from New Delhi to Villupuram Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Kurunegalatrain train
    5. Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Kandytaxi taxi
    2d 6h
    Rs 29,389–64,025

  3. Fly to Hatton, taxi

    1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane DEL - NUF
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Kandytaxi taxi
    9h 35m
    Rs 33,722–104,560

  4. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane DEL - GIU
    2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Kandytaxi taxi
    9h 51m
    Rs 39,922–136,160

  5. Fly to Jaffna, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane DEL - JAF
    2. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Kurunegalatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Kandytaxi taxi
    15h 8m
    Rs 54,122–83,510

  6. Fly to Batticaloa Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane DEL - BTC
    2. Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Kandytaxi taxi
    12h 30m
    Rs 39,622–111,160

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Kandy (KDW) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
TicketRs 30,276Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between New Delhi, India and Kandy, Sri Lanka?

SriLankan Airlines, Cinnamon Air, and Air India Limited fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Kandy (KDW) twice daily.

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