There are 6 ways to get from Yala Junction to Kandy by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Yala Junction to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
2h 2mRs 21,363–121,147Bus via Colombo
cheapest- Take the bus from Malagala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
4h 55mRs 2,645–3,097Train
- Take the train from Kalutara South to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
4h 59mRs 4,592–8,490Drive 130.2 km
- Drive from Yala Junction to Kandycar 130.2 km
2h 34mRs 5,928–8,563Taxi
- Take the taxi from Yala Junction to Kandytaxi 130.2 km
2h 34mRs 14,000–17,000Bus
- Take the bus from Panadura to Kandybus 17
4h 58mRs 3,296–3,857
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yala Junction to Kandy is to bus via Colombo which costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3100 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Yala Junction to Kandy is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 2m and costs Rs. 21000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Yala Junction to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Malagala and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Yala Junction to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Kalutara South and arriving at Kandy via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Yala Junction and Kandy is 192 km. The road distance is 130.2 km.
The best way to get from Yala Junction to Kandy without a car is to bus via Colombo which takes 4h 55m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3100.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Yala Junction to Kandy, including transfers.
Yala Junction to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Malagala station.
Yala Junction to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara South station.
The best way to get from Yala Junction to Kandy is to bus via Colombo which takes 4h 55m and costs Rs. 2600 - Rs. 3100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 8500 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Yala Junction, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Yala Junction to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Malagala and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Yala Junction to Kandy via Kalutara South and Fort Station in around 4h 59m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kalutara South to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
Train from Fort Station to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Malagala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–170
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 150–170
- Semi Lux
- Rs 150–220
- Super Lux
- Rs 290–370
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
Bus from Panadura to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 490–540
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 490–540
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–850
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Estimated price
- Rs 8,000–17,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Sanuk Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 77 24 31 116
- Website
- sanuk-taxi-service.business.site
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Sanuk Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 77 24 31 116
- Website
- sanuk-taxi-service.business.site
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yala Junction to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yala Junction to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yala Junction to Kandy is 130 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Yala Junction to Kandy.
There are 1458+ hotels available in Kandy.