There are 6 ways to get from Taj Samudra, Colombo to Kandy by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly to Kandy
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)CMB - KDW
1h 30mRs 24,417–104,757Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus StationColombo
4h 47mRs 400–440Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to KandyColombo
3h 1mRs 1,200–3,900Drive 116.5 km
- Drive from Taj Samudra, Colombo to Kandy116.5 km
2h 3mRs 4,896–7,071Taxi
- Take the taxi from Taj Samudra, Colombo to Kandy116.5 km
2h 3mRs 32,000–38,000Fly to Hatton, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Kandy
2h 19mRs 25,917–107,657
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Taj Samudra, Colombo to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 400 - Rs. 440 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Taj Samudra, Colombo to Kandy is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 110000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Station station and arriving at Kandy. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Taj Samudra, Colombo and Kandy is 154 km. The road distance is 116.5 km.
The best way to get from Taj Samudra, Colombo to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3900.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Taj Samudra, Colombo to Kandy, including transfers.
Taj Samudra, Colombo to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Taj Samudra, Colombo to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Taj Samudra, Colombo to Kandy is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs Rs. 24000 - Rs. 110000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3900 and takes 3h 1m, you could also bus, which costs Rs. 400 - Rs. 440 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Taj Samudra, Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Kandy every 2 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,900 and the journey takes 2h 31m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–90,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–3,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 400–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 400–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 900–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,700–38,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Taj Samudra, Colombo to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Taj Samudra, Colombo to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taj Samudra, Colombo to Kandy is 117 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Taj Samudra, Colombo to Kandy.
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