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How to get fromHikkaduwa beach to Kandyby taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Hikkaduwa beach to Kandy by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Hikkaduwa beach to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane CMB - KDW
    2h 48m
    Rs 54,927–176,132

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hikkaduwa to Nittambuwabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus bus Colombo
    5h 23m
    Rs 1,150–1,464

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Hikkaduwa to Fort Stationtrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain train Colombo
    5h 56m
    Rs 2,453–5,941

  4. Drive  205.9 km

    1. Drive from Hikkaduwa beach to Kandycar car 205.9 km
    3h 3m
    Rs 9,257–13,371

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hikkaduwa beach to Kandytaxi taxi 205.9 km
    3h 3m
    Rs 31,000–38,000

  6. Bus via Moratuwa

    1. Take the bus from Hikkaduwa to Panadurabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Panadura to Kandybus bus 17
    6h 9m
    Rs 1,317–1,634

Hikkaduwa beach to Kandy by foot and train

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
TicketRs 2,453Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 254.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Hikkaduwa beach, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?

You can take a vehicle from Hikkaduwa beach to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Hikkaduwa and Nittambuwa in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hikkaduwa beach to Kandy via Hikkaduwa and Fort Station in around 5h 56m.

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