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How to get fromSiem Reap to Kandyby bus, plane, taxi, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Siem Reap to Kandy by bus, plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Bus, fly to Kandy

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    1. Take the bus from Siem Reap Town to Siem Reap Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Siem Reap (SAI) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane SAI - KDW
    16h 2m
    Rs 59,147–174,995

  2. Bus, fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Siem Reap Town to Siem Reap Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Siem Reap (SAI) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane SAI - GIU
    3. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Kandytaxi taxi
    17h 32m
    Rs 68,647–180,595

  3. Bus, fly to Hatton, train

    1. Take the bus from Siem Reap Town to Siem Reap Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Siem Reap (SAI) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane SAI - NUF
    3. Take the train from Hatton to Kandytrain train
    19h 5m
    Rs 59,277–176,545

Siem Reap (SAI) to Kandy (KDW) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration18h 45mAverage Duration
TicketRs 59,734Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,719.5 km
  • Duration: 16h 2m

What companies run services between Siem Reap, Cambodia and Kandy, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Siem Reap to Kandy. However, you can take the bus to Siem Reap Airport, walk to Siem Reap (SAI) airport, fly to Kandy (KDW), then take the taxi to Kandy. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Siem Reap Airport, walk to Siem Reap (SAI) airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), then take the taxi to Kandy.

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