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How to get fromKandy to Elephanta Cavesby plane, unknown, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Kandy to Elephanta Caves by plane, unknown, bus, 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
    8h 17m

  2. Mini Bus, bus to Weerawila International Airport, fly, travel

    1. Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ella to Thanamalwilabus bus
    3. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)plane plane WRZ - BOM
    4. Walk from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Elephanta Cavesunknown unknown
    14h 32m

  3. Train, train to Batticaloa Airport, fly, travel

    1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain train
    3. Fly from Batticaloa Airport (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
    12h 45m

  4. Train, train to Koggala, fly, travel

    1. Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain train
    2. Take the train from Maradana 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
    13h 49m

  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

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration9h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket₹10,135Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,606.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 17m

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 bus to Ella, take the bus to Thanamalwila, take the taxi to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) airport, fly to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), then travel to Elephanta Caves.

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