There are 5 ways to get from Hambantota Airport (HRI) to Kandy by bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus, Mini Bus
best- Take the bus from Thanamalwila to Ellabus
- Take the bus from Ella to Kandybus
6h 41mRs 14,639–17,455Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Thanamalwila to Kandybus
8h 31mRs 3,739–4,655Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Hambantota-HRI to Kandy213.2 km
4h 13mDrive 213.2 km
- Drive from Hambantota Airport (HRI) to Kandycar 213.2 km
4h 13mRs 9,571–13,825Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hambantota Airport (HRI) to Kandytaxi 213.2 km
4h 13mRs 23,000–28,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hambantota Airport (HRI) to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 4700 and takes 8h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Hambantota Airport (HRI) to Kandy is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Hambantota Airport (HRI) to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Thanamalwila and arriving at Kandy via Ella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Hambantota Airport (HRI) and Kandy is 217 km. The road distance is 213.2 km.
The best way to get from Hambantota Airport (HRI) to Kandy without a car is to bus and Mini Bus which takes 6h 41m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Hambantota Airport (HRI) to Kandy, including transfers.
Hambantota Airport (HRI) to Kandy bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Thanamalwila station.
Hambantota Airport (HRI) to Kandy bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Ella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hambantota Airport (HRI) to Kandy is 213 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Hambantota Airport (HRI) to Kandy.
There are 1557+ hotels available in Kandy.
What companies run services between Hambantota Airport (HRI), Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Hambantota Airport (HRI) to Kandy via Thanamalwila and Ella in around 6h 41m.
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Thanamalwila to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Thanamalwila to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Seater
- Rs 1,020–1,050
- Website
- Tuktukdude Lesiure
Bus from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,922
- Schedules at
- Tuktukdude Lesiure
- Website
- Magical Srilanka
Bus from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,186
- Schedules at
- Magical Srilanka
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Hambantota-HRI to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Estimated price
- Rs 23,000–28,000
Mr Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 34 30 238
- Website
- mrcabshambantota.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Hambantota Airport (HRI) and Kandy. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.