There are 6 ways to get from Aluthgama Station to Kandy by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Aluthgama Station to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
2h 35mRs 44,439–163,737Bus via Veyangoda
cheapest- Take the bus from Aluthgama to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
4h 36mRs 1,120–1,425Train
- Take the train from Aluthgama to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
4h 55mRs 2,421–5,894Drive 169.7 km
- Drive from Aluthgama Station to Kandycar 169.7 km
2h 41mRs 7,632–11,024Taxi
- Take the taxi from Aluthgama Station to Kandytaxi 169.7 km
2h 41mRs 48,000–60,000Bus
- Take the bus from Panadura to Kandybus 17
5h 22mRs 1,287–1,595
Aluthgama Station to Kandy by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aluthgama Station to Kandy is to bus via Veyangoda which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1500 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Aluthgama Station to Kandy is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 35m and costs Rs. 44000 - Rs. 170000.
No, there is no direct bus from Aluthgama Station to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Aluthgama and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Aluthgama Station to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Aluthgama and arriving at Kandy via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Aluthgama Station and Kandy is 211 km. The road distance is 169.7 km.
The best way to get from Aluthgama Station to Kandy without a car is to bus via Veyangoda which takes 4h 36m and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1500.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Aluthgama Station to Kandy, including transfers.
Aluthgama Station to Kandy bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Aluthgama station.
Aluthgama Station to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Aluthgama station.
The best way to get from Aluthgama Station to Kandy is to bus via Veyangoda which takes 4h 36m and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between Aluthgama Station, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Aluthgama Station to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Aluthgama and Nittambuwa in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aluthgama to Kandy via Fort Station in around 4h 55m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Aluthgama to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Aluthgama to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 270–300
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 270–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 310–430
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
Bus from Panadura to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 490–540
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 490–540
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–850
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Estimated price
- Rs 26,000–60,000
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Aluthgama Station to Kandy bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Aluthgama Station to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aluthgama Station to Kandy is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Aluthgama Station to Kandy.
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