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There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Elephanta Caves by plane, unknown, or train

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  1. Fly from Kandy, travel

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    1. Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)plane plane KDW - BOM
    2. Walk from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Elephanta Cavesunknown unknown
    9h 28m

  2. Train to Hatton, fly, travel

    1. Take the train from Kandy to Hattontrain train
    2. Fly from Hatton (NUF) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)plane plane NUF - BOM
    3. Walk from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Elephanta Cavesunknown unknown
    13h 21m

  3. Train, train to Batticaloa, fly, travel

    1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain train
    3. Fly from Batticaloa (BTC) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)plane plane BTC - BOM
    4. Walk from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Elephanta Cavesunknown unknown
    18h 20m

  4. Train, train to Koggala, fly, travel

    1. Take the train from Kandy to Fort Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fort Station to Habaraduwatrain train
    3. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)plane plane KCT - BOM
    4. Walk from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Elephanta Cavesunknown unknown
    14h 59m

  5. Fly Victoria Resevour Kandy to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly, travel

    1. Fly from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Colombo Airportplane plane
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)plane plane CMB - BOM
    3. Walk from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Elephanta Cavesunknown unknown
    7h 4m

Kandy (KDW) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration12h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket₹11,010Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Kandy to Elephanta Caves.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,607.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 28m

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Elephanta Caves, India?

There is no direct connection from Kandy to Elephanta Caves. However, you can take the taxi to Kandy (KDW) airport, fly to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), then travel to Elephanta Caves. Alternatively, you can take the train to Hatton, take the taxi to Hatton (NUF) airport, fly to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), then travel to Elephanta Caves.

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