There are 5 ways to get from Ranna to Kandy by car, plane, bus, or train
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Drive, fly
best- Drive from Ranna to Colombo-Airport-CMBcar
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
3h 33mRs 26,391–146,187Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tangalle to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
7h 19mRs 6,170–7,550Bus, train
- Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Stationbus Matara
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
7h 10mRs 7,470–10,520Train
- Take the train from Beliatta to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
9h 12mRs 8,298–14,205Drive 217.9 km
- Drive from Ranna to Kandycar 217.9 km
4hRs 9,804–14,161
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ranna to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 8000 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Ranna to Kandy is to drive and fly which takes 3h 33m and costs Rs. 26000 - Rs. 150000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ranna to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Tangalle and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Ranna to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Beliatta and arriving at Kandy via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
The distance between Ranna and Kandy is 338 km. The road distance is 217.9 km.
The best way to get from Ranna to Kandy without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 10m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Ranna to Kandy, including transfers.
Ranna to Kandy bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Tangalle station.
Ranna to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Beliatta station.
The best way to get from Ranna to Kandy is to train which takes 9h 12m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 15000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 8000 and takes 7h 19m.
What companies run services between Ranna, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Ranna to Kandy via Beliatta and Fort Station in around 9h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ranna to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Tangalle and Nittambuwa in around 7h 19m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Fort Station to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Beliatta to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
Train from Fort Station to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–570
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 520–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
Bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 270–300
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 270–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 310–430
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
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Booking & Getting There
Ranna to Kandy bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Ranna to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ranna to Kandy is 218 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Ranna to Kandy.
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