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There are 4 ways to get from Phuket to Kandy by bus, plane, taxi, train, or ferry

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Bus to Phuket International Airport, fly to Kandy
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1. Take the bus from Sino Inn Phuket Hotel to Phuket Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Kandy (KDW)plane HKT - KDW
17h 12m
Rs 50,896–192,595
Bus to Phuket International Airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from Sino Inn Phuket Hotel to Phuket Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane HKT - GIU
3. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Kandytaxi
18h 18m
Rs 54,496–197,095
Bus to Phuket International Airport, fly to Hatton, train
1. Take the bus from Sino Inn Phuket Hotel to Phuket Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Hatton (NUF)plane HKT - NUF
3. Take the train from Hatton to Kandytrain
20h 15m
Rs 51,326–194,245
Ferry, ferry to Krabi Airport, fly to Kandy
1. Take the ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Kong Ka Pier, Krabiferry
3. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Kandy (KDW)plane KBV - KDW
22h 37m
Rs 58,627–205,137

Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Kandy (KDW) flights

45Weekly Planes

16h 7mAverage Duration

Rs 49,530Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Phuket to Kandy.

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Distance: 1,998.6 km
Duration: 17h 12m

What companies run services between Phuket, Thailand and Kandy, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Phuket to Kandy. However, you can take the bus to Phuket Airport Bus, walk to Phuket International Airport (HKT) airport, fly to Kandy (KDW), then take the taxi to Kandy. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Phuket Airport Bus, walk to Phuket International Airport (HKT) airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), then take the taxi to Kandy.

Airlines

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Flights from Phuket International Airport to Kandy via Mumbai, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 13h 35m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 85,000–280,000

Flights from Phuket International Airport to Kandy via Kuala Lumpur, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 16h 40m
When: Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: Rs 49,000–190,000

Flights from Phuket International Airport to Kandy via Suvarnabhumi, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 15h 45m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 65,000–400,000

Flights from Phuket International Airport to Kandy via Singapore Changi, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 18h 30m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 70,000–550,000

Flights from Phuket International Airport to Kandy via Don Muang, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 19h 5m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 65,000–200,000

Flights from Phuket International Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Mumbai, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 13h 35m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 85,000–280,000

Flights from Phuket International Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Kuala Lumpur, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 16h 40m
When: Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: Rs 49,000–190,000

Flights from Phuket International Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Suvarnabhumi, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 15h 45m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 65,000–400,000

Flights from Phuket International Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Singapore Changi, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 18h 30m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 70,000–550,000

Flights from Phuket International Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Don Muang, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 19h 5m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 65,000–200,000

Flights from Phuket International Airport to Hatton via Mumbai, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 13h 35m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 85,000–280,000

Flights from Phuket International Airport to Hatton via Kuala Lumpur, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 16h 40m
When: Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: Rs 49,000–190,000

Flights from Phuket International Airport to Hatton via Suvarnabhumi, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 15h 45m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 65,000–400,000

Flights from Phuket International Airport to Hatton via Singapore Changi, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 18h 30m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 70,000–550,000

Flights from Phuket International Airport to Hatton via Don Muang, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 19h 5m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 65,000–200,000

Flights from Krabi Airport to Kandy via Don Muang, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 18h 20m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 60,000–190,000

Flights from Krabi Airport to Kandy via Singapore Changi, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 19h 10m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 65,000–490,000

Flights from Krabi Airport to Kandy via Kuala Lumpur, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 19h 30m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 45,000–290,000

Flights from Krabi Airport to Kandy via Delhi, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 22h 25m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: Rs 95,000–310,000

Flights from Krabi Airport to Kandy via Suvarnabhumi, Colombo

Ave. Duration: 21h 17m
When: Every day
Estimated price: Rs 60,000–370,000

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Kandy(opens in a new window), Sri Lanka(opens in a new window)

Kandy is a major city in Sri Lanka located in the Central Province. It was the last capital of the ancient kings' era of Sri Lanka. The city is situated in the midst of hills in the Kandy plateau, which crosses an area of tropical plantations, mainly tea. Kandy is both an administrative and religious city and the capital of the Central Province. Kandy is the home of the Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988. Historically the local Buddhist rulers resisted Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial expansion and occupation.

Things to do in Kandy

Temple of the Tooth(Opens in a new window)

Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a World Heritage Site mainly due to the temple.

Royal Botanical Gardens(Opens in a new window)

Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya are about 5.5 km to the west of the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It attracts 2 million visitors annually. It is near the Mahaweli River (the longest in Sri Lanka). It is renowned for its collection of orchids. The garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees. Attached to it is the National Herbarium of Sri Lanka. The total area of the botanical garden is 147 acre, at 460 meters above sea level, and with a 200-day annual rainfall. It is managed by the Division of National Botanic Gardens of the Department of Agriculture.

Kandy Lake(Opens in a new window)

Kandy Lake (Sinhala: බෝගම්බර වැව/ කිරි මූද), also known as Kiri Muhuda or the Sea of Milk, is an artificial lake in the heart of the hill city of Kandy, Sri Lanka, built in 1807 by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe next to the Temple of the Tooth. Over the years, it was reduced in size. It is a protected lake, with fishing banned. There are many legends and folklore regarding the lake. One such is that the small island at its center was used by the king's helm for bathing and was connected to the palace by secret tunnel.

Kandy Clock Tower(Opens in a new window)

The Kandy Clock Tower is located in the centre of Kandy on the intersections of Sri Dalada Veediya, S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike Mawatha and Hiragedara Mawatha. A landmark of the city, the clock tower was built near to the Ismail Building in 1950 by Haji Mohamed Ismail as a monument and in memory of his son Mohamed Zacky Ismail, who lost his life in an accident in Kadugannawa in August, 1947.

Places to stay in Kandy

Rs 12,067

Sevana City Hotel Kandy(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Rs 25,942

Radisson Hotel Kandy(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Rs 28,674

Grand Serendib Hotel (Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

Rs 64,364

Taru Villas Kandy(Opens in a new window)

9.6Exceptional

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