What is the cheapest way to get from Bentota (Station) to Kandy?

The cheapest way to get from Bentota (Station) to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1600 and takes 4h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bentota (Station) to Kandy?

The fastest way to get from Bentota (Station) to Kandy is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 37m and costs Rs. 43000 - Rs. 170000.

Is there a direct bus between Bentota (Station) and Kandy?

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 Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Bentota (Station) and Kandy?

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.

How far is it from Bentota (Station) to Kandy?

The distance between Bentota (Station) and Kandy is 212 km. The road distance is 170.7 km.

How do I travel from Bentota (Station) to Kandy without a car?

The best way to get from Bentota (Station) to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 4h 43m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1600.

How long does it take to get from Bentota (Station) to Kandy?

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Bentota (Station) to Kandy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bentota (Station) to Kandy bus from?

Bentota (Station) to Kandy bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Aluthgama station.

Where do I catch the Bentota (Station) to Kandy train from?

Bentota (Station) to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Bentota station.

Train or bus from Bentota (Station) to Kandy?

The best way to get from Bentota (Station) to Kandy is to bus which takes 4h 43m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Bentota (Station) to Kandy bus arrive?

Bentota (Station) to Kandy bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.

Where does the Bentota (Station) to Kandy train arrive?

Bentota (Station) to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.

Can I drive from Bentota (Station) to Kandy?

Yes, the driving distance between Bentota (Station) to Kandy is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Bentota (Station) to Kandy.

Where can I stay near Kandy?

There are 1566+ hotels available in Kandy.

Bentota (Station) to Kandy - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Bentota (Station) to Kandy by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Bentota (Station) to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
2h 37m
Rs 43,722–164,071
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aluthgama to Colombobus
2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
4h 43m
Rs 1,210–1,525
Train
1. Take the train from Bentota to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
2. Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
5h 4m
Rs 2,422–5,895
Drive 170.7 km
1. Drive from Bentota (Station) to Kandycar 170.7 km
2h 43m
Rs 7,682–11,096
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bentota (Station) to Kandytaxi 170.7 km
2h 43m
Rs 48,000–60,000
Bus via Moratuwa
1. Take the bus from Panadura to Kandybus 17
5h 38m
Rs 1,688–3,400

Bentota (Station) to Kandy by train

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5h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 211.6 km
Duration: 2h 37m

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, Colombo, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bentota to Kandy via Fort Station in around 5h 4m.

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