What is the cheapest way to get from Kande to Colombo?

The cheapest way to get from Kande to Colombo is to bus which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 2500 and takes 4h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kande to Colombo?

The fastest way to get from Kande to Colombo is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.

Is there a direct bus between Kande and Colombo?

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 4h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Kande and Colombo?

No, there is no direct train from Kande to Colombo station. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Fort Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Kande to Colombo?

The distance between Kande and Colombo is 144 km. The road distance is 136.3 km.

How do I travel from Kande to Colombo without a car?

The best way to get from Kande to Colombo without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 5000.

How long does it take to get from Kande to Colombo?

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Kande to Colombo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kande to Colombo bus from?

Kande to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kande to Colombo train from?

Kande to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.

Train or bus from Kande to Colombo?

The best way to get from Kande to Colombo is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 5000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 2500 and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Kande to Colombo bus arrive?

Kande to Colombo bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Kande to Colombo train arrive?

Kande to Colombo train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.

Can I drive from Kande to Colombo?

Yes, the driving distance between Kande to Colombo is 136 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Kande to Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1358+ hotels available in Colombo.

Kande to Colombo - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Kande to Colombo by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kandy to Fort Stationtrain Kandy / ...
3h 6m
Rs 2,865–4,968
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Colombo
4h 41m
Rs 2,082–2,440
Drive 136.3 km
1. Drive from Kande to Colombocar 136.3 km
2h 26m
Rs 6,157–8,894
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kande to Colombotaxi 136.3 km
2h 26m
Rs 37,000–45,000

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Distance: 144.4 km
Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Kande, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Fort Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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