There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Hedeniya by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Rambukkanatrain Colombo
- Take the taxi from Rambukkana to Hedeniyataxi
2h 3mRs 3,243–5,426Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
4h 25mRs 1,249–1,534Drive 122.3 km
- Drive from Colombo to Hedeniyacar 122.3 km
1h 52mRs 5,490–7,929Taxi
- 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 26,075–143,207Train
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
2h 44mRs 2,226–4,174
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Hedeniya is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1600 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Hedeniya is to fly which takes 1h 37m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 150000.
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 4h 25m.
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 114 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 3m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 2h 3m 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 4h 25m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1600. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 150000 and takes 1h 37m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 4200 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 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 4h 10m. 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 15,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Rambukkana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 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
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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,000–40,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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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Booking & Getting There
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 1574+ hotels available in Hedeniya.