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How to get fromKandy to Dehiwalaby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Dehiwala by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kandy to Fort Stationtrain train Kandy / ...
    3h 50m
    Rs 2,376–5,874
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus bus Colombo
    2. Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Dehiwalabus bus
    4h 55m
  3. Drive  122 km

    1. Drive from Kandy to Dehiwalacar car 122 km
    2h 5m
    Rs 5,491–7,931
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kandy to Dehiwalataxi taxi 122 km
    2h 5m
    Rs 33,000–40,000

Kandy to Dehiwala by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
TicketRs 2,376Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Dehiwala, 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, you can take a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Dehiwala via Nittambuwa in around 4h 55m.

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