There are 5 ways to get from Balapitiya to Kandy by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Balapitiya to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
2h 52mRs 44,576–147,399Bus
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 18mRs 1,367–2,428Train
- Take the train from Ambalangoda to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
5h 37mRs 3,083–6,807Drive 188.2 km
- Drive from Balapitiya to Kandycar 188.2 km
2h 59mRs 8,579–12,392Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balapitiya to Kandytaxi 188.2 km
2h 59mRs 20,000–25,000
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balapitiya to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 2500 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Balapitiya to Kandy is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 52m and costs Rs. 44000 - Rs. 150000.
No, there is no direct bus from Balapitiya 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 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Balapitiya to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Ambalangoda and arriving at Kandy via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Balapitiya and Kandy is 229 km. The road distance is 188.2 km.
The best way to get from Balapitiya to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Balapitiya to Kandy, including transfers.
Balapitiya to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Ambalangoda station.
Balapitiya to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ambalangoda station.
The best way to get from Balapitiya to Kandy is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1300 - Rs. 2500 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Balapitiya, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Balapitiya to Kandy via Ambalangoda and Fort Station in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Balapitiya to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Ambalangoda and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 6h 18m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
- 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
- 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 24m
- Estimated price
- Rs 20,000–36,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Balapitiya to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Balapitiya to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balapitiya to Kandy is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Balapitiya to Kandy.
There are 1521+ hotels available in Kandy.