There are 6 ways to get from Bolawatta to Kandy by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly to Kandy
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
1h 23mRs 19,833–118,157Train
cheapest- Take the train from Bolawatte to Ragamatrain Puttalam
- Take the train from Ragama to Kandytrain Colombo
4h 19mRs 2,397–5,858Bus
- Take the bus from Kochchikade to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
5h 28mDrive 104.3 km
- Drive from Bolawatta to Kandycar 104.3 km
1h 52mRs 4,754–6,866Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bolawatta to Kandytaxi 104.3 km
1h 52mRs 16,000–19,000Fly to Hatton, train
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
- Take the train from Hatton to Kandytrain
4h 26mRs 19,263–120,107
Bolawatta to Kandy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bolawatta to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Bolawatta to Kandy is to fly which takes 1h 23m and costs Rs. 19000 - Rs. 120000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bolawatta to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Kochchikade and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Bolawatta to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Bolawatte and arriving at Kandy via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Bolawatta and Kandy is 139 km. The road distance is 104.3 km.
The best way to get from Bolawatta to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Bolawatta to Kandy, including transfers.
Bolawatta to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kochchikade station.
Bolawatta to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Bolawatte station.
The best way to get from Bolawatta to Kandy is to fly which takes 1h 23m and costs Rs. 19000 - Rs. 120000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 4h 19m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Bolawatta, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bolawatte to Kandy via Ragama in around 4h 19m.
- 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 Bolawatte to Ragama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- 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
Train from Ragama to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kochchikade to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–19,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Bolawatta to Kandy bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Bolawatta to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ragama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bolawatta to Kandy is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Bolawatta to Kandy.
There are 1521+ hotels available in Kandy.