There are 6 ways to get from Akurala North to Kandy by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, fly to Kandy
best- Take the taxi from Akurala North to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
2h 43mRs 50,346–154,218Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 2-3 / ...
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
6h 17mRs 1,280–2,326Train
- Take the train from Ambalangoda to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
5h 36mRs 2,966–6,669Drive 201.3 km
- Drive from Akurala North to Kandycar 201.3 km
2h 59mRs 9,174–13,251Taxi
- Take the taxi from Akurala North to Kandytaxi 201.3 km
2h 59mRs 22,000–27,000Taxi, fly to Hatton, train
- Take the taxi from Akurala North to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
- Take the train from Hatton to Kandytrain
5h 47mRs 49,776–156,168
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Akurala North to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2400 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Akurala North to Kandy is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 43m and costs Rs. 50000 - Rs. 160000.
No, there is no direct bus from Akurala North to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Akurala North to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Kandy via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Akurala North and Kandy is 250 km. The road distance is 201.3 km.
The best way to get from Akurala North to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Akurala North to Kandy, including transfers.
Akurala North to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Ambalangoda station.
Akurala North to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ambalangoda station.
The best way to get from Akurala North to Kandy is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 2400 and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between Akurala North, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Akurala North to Kandy via Ambalangoda and Fort Station in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Akurala North to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Ambalangoda and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 6h 17m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- 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 Ambalangoda to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
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
Train from Hatton to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 310–340
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 310–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 360–500
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Ambalangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,000–43,000
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Akurala North to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Akurala North to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Akurala North to Kandy is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Akurala North to Kandy.
There are 1520+ hotels available in Kandy.