There are 6 ways to get from Kalutara District (Region) to Kandy by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Kalutara District (Region) to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
2h 18mRs 37,646–139,209Bus via Colombo
cheapest- Take the bus from Malagala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
5h 12mRs 3,396–3,985Train
- Take the train from Kalutara South to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
5h 2mRs 3,733–7,475Drive 137.1 km
- Drive from Kalutara District (Region) to Kandycar 137.1 km
2h 51mRs 6,215–8,977Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalutara District (Region) to Kandytaxi 137.1 km
2h 51mRs 6,500–8,500Bus
- Take the bus from Panadura to Kandybus 17
5h 15mRs 4,123–4,833
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalutara District (Region) to Kandy is to bus via Colombo which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 4000 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Kalutara District (Region) to Kandy is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 18m and costs Rs. 37000 - Rs. 140000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalutara District (Region) to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Malagala and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalutara District (Region) to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Kalutara South and arriving at Kandy via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Kalutara District (Region) and Kandy is 204 km. The road distance is 137.1 km.
The best way to get from Kalutara District (Region) to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Kalutara District (Region) to Kandy, including transfers.
Kalutara District (Region) to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Malagala station.
Kalutara District (Region) to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara South station.
The best way to get from Kalutara District (Region) to Kandy is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs Rs. 3700 - Rs. 7500. Alternatively, you can bus via Colombo, which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 4000 and takes 5h 12m.
What companies run services between Kalutara District (Region), Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Kalutara District (Region) to Kandy via Kalutara South and Fort Station in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kalutara District (Region) to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Malagala and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 5h 12m.
- 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 Kalutara South to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
Train from Fort Station to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Malagala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–170
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 150–170
- Semi Lux
- Rs 150–220
- Super Lux
- Rs 290–370
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
Bus from Panadura to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 490–540
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 490–540
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–850
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,500–28,000
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Sanuk Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 77 24 31 116
- Website
- sanuk-taxi-service.business.site
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Sanuk Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 77 24 31 116
- Website
- sanuk-taxi-service.business.site
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Kalutara District (Region) to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Kalutara District (Region) to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalutara District (Region) to Kandy is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Kalutara District (Region) to Kandy.
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