There are 6 ways to get from Bentota (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 Bentota (Station) to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
2h 37mRs 44,722–164,071Bus via Veyangoda
cheapest- Take the bus from Aluthgama to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
4h 49mRs 1,120–1,425Train
- Take the train from Bentota to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
5h 4mRs 2,422–5,895Drive 170.7 km
- Drive from Bentota (Station) to Kandycar 170.7 km
2h 43mRs 7,684–11,099Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bentota (Station) to Kandytaxi 170.7 km
2h 43mRs 48,000–60,000Bus
- Take the bus from Panadura to Kandybus 17
5h 38mRs 1,688–3,400
Bentota (Station) to Kandy by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bentota (Station) to Kandy is to bus via Veyangoda which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1500 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Bentota (Station) to Kandy is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 37m and costs Rs. 44000 - Rs. 170000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bentota (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 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Bentota (Station) to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Bentota and arriving at Kandy via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Bentota (Station) and Kandy is 212 km. The road distance is 170.7 km.
The best way to get from Bentota (Station) to Kandy without a car is to bus via Veyangoda which takes 4h 49m and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1500.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Bentota (Station) to Kandy, including transfers.
Bentota (Station) to Kandy bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Aluthgama station.
Bentota (Station) to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Bentota station.
The best way to get from Bentota (Station) to Kandy is to bus via Veyangoda which takes 4h 49m and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Bentota (Station), Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Bentota (Station) to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Aluthgama and Nittambuwa in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bentota to Kandy via Fort Station in around 5h 4m.
- 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 Bentota to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 8m
- Estimated price
- Rs 27,000–60,000
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
Bentota (Station) to Kandy bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Bentota (Station) to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bentota (Station) to Kandy is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Bentota (Station) to Kandy.
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