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

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There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Maldives by bus, plane, or train

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Mini Bus, bus to Weerawila International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
2. Take the bus from Ella to Thanamalwilabus
3. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane WRZ - MLE
11h 23m
$116–445
Train, train to Koggala, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain
2. Take the train from Maradana to Habaraduwatrain
3. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane KCT - MLE
13h 34m
$76–410
Train, train to Batticaloa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain
2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain
3. Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane BTC - MLE
11h 25m
$140–372
Fly Victoria Resevour Kandy to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly
1. Fly from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Colombo Airportplane
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane CMB - MLE
6h 5m
$328–428

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

5Weekly Planes

4h 7mAverage Duration

$71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,108.2 km
Duration: 11h 23m

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

You can take a flight from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Fehires Park ` via Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Velana International Airport (MLE), and Domestic Terminal in around 6h 5m.

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