There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Hedeniya by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Ihalakottetrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Ihalakotte to Hedeniyataxi
2h 40mRs 2,853–4,941Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
3h 15mRs 1,148–1,333Drive 122.3 km
- Drive from Colombo to Hedeniyacar 122.3 km
1h 52mRs 5,583–8,064Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Hedeniyataxi 122.3 km
1h 52mRs 33,000–40,000Fly
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
1h 37mRs 23,575–122,607Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
2h 44mRs 2,076–3,974
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Hedeniya is to bus which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1400 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Hedeniya is to fly which takes 1h 37m and costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Hedeniya station. However, there are services departing from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Hedeniya. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Kandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Colombo and Hedeniya is 126 km. The road distance is 122.3 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Hedeniya without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 40m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 5000.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Colombo to Hedeniya, including transfers.
Colombo to Hedeniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Colombo to Hedeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Hedeniya is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1400. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 130000 and takes 1h 37m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4000 and takes 2h 44m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Hedeniya, Central, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) once daily.
- 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 Fort Station to Ihalakotte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- 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 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 19m
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,600–40,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Hedeniya bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Colombo to Hedeniya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Hedeniya is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Colombo to Hedeniya.
There are 1514+ hotels available in Hedeniya.