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How to get fromKandy to Maléby bus, plane, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Kandy to Malé by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Mini Bus, bus to Weerawila International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ella to Tissamaharamabus bus
    3. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane WRZ - MLE
    15h 21m
    $148–375

  2. Train, train to Koggala, fly

    cheapest
    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 Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane KCT - MLE
    14h 57m
    $106–349

  3. Fly Victoria Resevour Kandy to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly

    1. Fly from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Colombo Airportplane plane
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane CMB - MLE
    5h 57m
    $327–427

Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Velana International Airport (MLE) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration6h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,113.6 km
  • Duration: 15h 21m

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Malé, Maldives?

You can take a flight from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Male via Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Velana International Airport (MLE), and Velana International Airport in around 5h 57m.

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