There are 5 ways to get from Dematagoda to Kandy by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
1h 25mRs 22,706–121,552Train
cheapest- Take the train from Maradana to Kandytrain Colombo
2h 53mRs 1,200–3,000Bus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
3h 24mRs 1,558–3,257Drive 112.8 km
- Drive from Dematagoda to Kandycar 112.8 km
1h 53mRs 5,126–7,404Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dematagoda to Kandytaxi 112.8 km
1h 53mRs 31,000–37,000
Dematagoda to Kandy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dematagoda to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Dematagoda to Kandy is to fly which takes 1h 25m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Dematagoda to Kandy 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 24m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Maradana and arriving at Kandy. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Dematagoda and Kandy is 149 km. The road distance is 112.8 km.
The best way to get from Dematagoda to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Dematagoda to Kandy, including transfers.
Dematagoda to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Dematagoda to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Maradana station.
The best way to get from Dematagoda to Kandy is to fly which takes 1h 25m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 130000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 3000 and takes 2h 53m, you could also bus, which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 3300 and takes 3h 24m.
What companies run services between Dematagoda, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Maradana to Kandy 5 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 53m.
- 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 Maradana to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- 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 53m
- Estimated price
- Rs 31,000–37,000
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
Dematagoda to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Dematagoda to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dematagoda to Kandy is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Dematagoda to Kandy.
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