There are 5 ways to get from Kande to Colombo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
2h 57mRs 2,497–4,533Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
3h 31mRs 1,700–1,988Drive 135.9 km
- Drive from Kande to Colombocar 135.9 km
2h 26mRs 6,163–8,902Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kande to Colombotaxi 135.9 km
2h 26mRs 37,000–45,000Train via Fort Station
- Take the train from Kandy to Fort Stationtrain Kandy / ...
3h 7mRs 2,497–4,533
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kande to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2000 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Kande to Colombo is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kande station to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Kande to Colombo. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Maradana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Kande and Colombo is 142 km. The road distance is 135.9 km.
The best way to get from Kande to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4600.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Kande to Colombo, including transfers.
Kande to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Kande to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kande to Colombo is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 4600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2000 and takes 3h 31m.
What companies run services between Kande, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Maradana every 3 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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
Train from Kandy to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- 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 Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- 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
- 2h 26m
- Estimated price
- Rs 37,000–45,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kande to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Kande to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Maradana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kande to Colombo is 136 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Kande to Colombo.
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