There are 6 ways to get from Wattala to Kandy by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
1h 25mRs 23,143–139,751Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
4h 47mRs 390–440Train
- Take the train from Ragama to Kandytrain Colombo
3h 22mRs 2,371–5,821Drive 107.9 km
- Drive from Wattala to Kandycar 107.9 km
1h 48mRs 4,744–6,853Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wattala to Kandytaxi 107.9 km
1h 48mRs 29,000–36,000Train via Pettah
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
3h 56mRs 1,200–3,000
Wattala to Kandy by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wattala to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 390 - Rs. 440 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Wattala to Kandy is to fly which takes 1h 25m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 140000.
No, there is no direct bus from Wattala to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Wattala and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Wattala to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Hunupitiya and arriving at Kandy via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Wattala and Kandy is 143 km. The road distance is 107.9 km.
The best way to get from Wattala to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Wattala to Kandy, including transfers.
Wattala to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Wattala to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Wattala to Kandy is to fly which takes 1h 25m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 140000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 3h 22m, you could also bus, which costs Rs. 390 - Rs. 440 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Wattala, 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 Ragama to Kandy 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 12m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ragama to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Fort Station to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Estimated price
- Rs 29,000–36,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Wattala to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Wattala to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wattala to Kandy is 108 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Wattala to Kandy.
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