There are 7 ways to get from Maha Waskaduwa to Kandy by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Maha Waskaduwa to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
2h 11mRs 33,450–134,250Bus via Colombo
cheapest- Take the bus from Wadduwa to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
3h 58mRs 1,191–1,500Bus, train
- Take the bus from Wadduwa to Colombobus
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
4h 25mRs 2,001–4,060Drive 147.8 km
- Drive from Maha Waskaduwa to Kandycar 147.8 km
2h 18mRs 6,700–9,677Taxi
- Take the taxi from Maha Waskaduwa to Kandytaxi 147.8 km
2h 18mRs 7,500–9,000Bus
- Take the bus from Panadura to Kandybus 17
4h 50mRs 1,269–1,570Train
- Take the train from Kalutara South to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
5h 36mRs 3,568–8,717
Maha Waskaduwa to Kandy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maha Waskaduwa to Kandy is to bus via Colombo which costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1500 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Maha Waskaduwa to Kandy is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 11m and costs Rs. 33000 - Rs. 140000.
No, there is no direct bus from Maha Waskaduwa to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Wadduwa and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Maha Waskaduwa to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Kalutara North and arriving at Kandy via Kalutara South and Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Maha Waskaduwa and Kandy is 188 km. The road distance is 147.8 km.
The best way to get from Maha Waskaduwa to Kandy without a car is to bus via Colombo which takes 3h 58m and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1500.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Maha Waskaduwa to Kandy, including transfers.
Maha Waskaduwa to Kandy bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Wadduwa station.
Maha Waskaduwa to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara South station.
The best way to get from Maha Waskaduwa to Kandy is to bus via Colombo which takes 3h 58m and costs Rs. 1100 - Rs. 1500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 9000 and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Maha Waskaduwa, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Wadduwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Colombo and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kalutara North to Kandy via Kalutara South and Fort Station in around 5h 36m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Kalutara South to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Fort Station to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Wadduwa to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Wadduwa to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
Bus from Panadura to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 490–540
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 490–540
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–850
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Estimated price
- Rs 7,500–23,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options?, Travelling by boat in Italy, and Bali: What to do if Mount Agung erupts - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Maha Waskaduwa to Kandy bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Maha Waskaduwa to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maha Waskaduwa to Kandy is 148 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Maha Waskaduwa to Kandy.
There are 1522+ hotels available in Kandy.











