There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Kandakadu by train, bus, taxi, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Fort Station to Welikandatrain Colombo
3h 45mRs 2,329–4,390Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Colombo Pettah to Polonnaruwabus Wellawatta
- Take the taxi from Polonnaruwa to Kandakadutaxi
5h 15mRs 4,697–5,709Drive 263.3 km
- Drive from Colombo to Kandakaducar 263.3 km
4h 20mRs 12,000–17,333Fly to Batticaloa Airport, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Kandakadutaxi
2h 51mRs 28,275–136,107Train via Maradana
- Take the train from Maradana to Welikandatrain Colombo
7h 28mRs 2,329–4,391Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Kandakadutaxi
2h 48mRs 27,475–127,607
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kandakadu is to train which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4400 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kandakadu is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 48m and costs Rs. 27000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo station to Kandakadu. However, there are services departing from Fort Station and arriving at Welikanda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Colombo and Kandakadu is 301 km. The road distance is 263.3 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Kandakadu without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 4400.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Colombo to Kandakadu, including transfers.
Colombo to Kandakadu train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Fort Station.
Colombo to Kandakadu train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Welikanda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Kandakadu is 263 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Colombo to Kandakadu.
There are five+ hotels available in Kandakadu.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kandakadu, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Fort Station to Welikanda 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 3h 17m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- 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 Welikanda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
Train from Maradana to Welikanda
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Pettah to Polonnaruwa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–7,000
City Cab
- Phone
- +94 71 94 43 377
- Website
- citycabkaduruwela.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
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