There are 6 ways to get from Payagala South to Kandy by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Payagala South to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
2h 22mRs 36,446–137,791Bus via Colombo
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalutara to Colombobus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
4h 13mRs 2,377–2,943Train
- Take the train from Kalutara South to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
4h 41mRs 3,599–7,317Drive 158.7 km
- Drive from Payagala South to Kandycar 158.7 km
2h 29mRs 7,208–10,412Taxi
- Take the taxi from Payagala South to Kandytaxi 158.7 km
2h 29mRs 14,000–18,000Bus
- Take the bus from Panadura to Kandybus 17
4h 55mRs 3,049–3,565
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Payagala South to Kandy is to bus via Colombo which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3000 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Payagala South to Kandy is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 22m and costs Rs. 36000 - Rs. 140000.
No, there is no direct bus from Payagala South to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Kalutara and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Payagala South to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Kalutara South and arriving at Kandy via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Payagala South and Kandy is 199 km. The road distance is 158.7 km.
The best way to get from Payagala South to Kandy without a car is to bus via Colombo which takes 4h 13m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3000.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Payagala South to Kandy, including transfers.
Payagala South to Kandy bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kalutara station.
Payagala South to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara South station.
The best way to get from Payagala South to Kandy is to bus via Colombo which takes 4h 13m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 7500 and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between Payagala South, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Payagala South to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Kalutara, Colombo, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Payagala South to Kandy via Kalutara South and Fort Station in around 4h 41m.
- 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 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 Kalutara to Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 53 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 55m
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–27,000
Sanuk Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 77 24 31 116
- Website
- sanuk-taxi-service.business.site
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Sanuk Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 77 24 31 116
- Website
- sanuk-taxi-service.business.site
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Payagala South to Kandy bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Colombo station.
Payagala South to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Payagala South to Kandy is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Payagala South to Kandy.
There are 1525+ hotels available in Kandy.