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

The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Kandy is to taxi and train and ferry which costs Rs. 39000 - Rs. 80000 and takes 2 days 18h.

What is the fastest way to get from Shimla to Kandy?

The fastest way to get from Shimla to Kandy is to taxi and train and fly which takes 14h 5m and costs Rs. 41000 - Rs. 120000.

How far is it from Shimla to Kandy?

The distance between Shimla and Kandy is 2795 km.

How do I travel from Shimla to Kandy without a car?

The best way to get from Shimla to Kandy without a car is to taxi and train and ferry which takes 2 days 18h and costs Rs. 39000 - Rs. 80000.

How long does it take to get from Shimla to Kandy?

It takes approximately 17h 52m to get from Shimla to Kandy, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kandy?

There are 1473+ hotels available in Kandy.

Shimla to Kandy - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, taxi, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Shimla to Kandy by bus, plane, taxi, train, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly to Kandy
best
1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Chandigarh
2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Kandy (KDW)IXC - KDW
17h 52m
Rs 44,181–134,711
Taxi, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Chandigarh
2. Take the train from Chandigarh to Perambur
3. Take the train from Perambur to Nagappattinam
4. Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
5. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Kurunegala
6. Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Kandy
2d 18h
Rs 39,676–79,811
Bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly to Hatton, taxi
1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Chandigarh
2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Hatton (NUF)IXC - NUF
3. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Kandy
18h 42m
Rs 46,681–137,611
Taxi, train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly to Kandy
1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalka
2. Take the train from Kalka to New Delhi
3. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Kandy (KDW)DEL - KDW
14h 5m
Rs 41,691–116,236
Taxi, train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly to Hatton
1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalka
2. Take the train from Kalka to New Delhi
3. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Hatton (NUF)DEL - NUF
4. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Kandy
14h 54m
Rs 44,191–119,136

Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Kandy (KDW) flights

22Weekly Planes

14h 2mAverage Duration

Rs 42,903Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,794.8 km
Duration: 17h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Shimla to Kandy. However, you can take the bus to Chandigarh, take the line 17 bus to Behlana, walk to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) airport, fly to Kandy (KDW), then take the taxi to Kandy. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Chandigarh, take the train to Perambur, take the train to Nagappattinam, walk to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the train to Kurunegala, then take the taxi to Kandy.

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