There are 5 ways to get from Udugama to Kandy by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Udugama to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
2h 56mRs 54,904–159,605Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Galle Bus Station to Kaduwelabus Galle
- Take the bus from Kaduwela to Kandybus 17
6h 11mRs 5,952–6,984Train
- Take the train from Hikkaduwa to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
6h 28mRs 7,802–12,384Drive 217.8 km
- Drive from Udugama to Kandycar 217.8 km
3h 12mRs 9,901–14,301Taxi
- Take the taxi from Udugama to Kandytaxi 217.8 km
3h 12mRs 33,000–40,000
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Udugama to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7000 and takes 6h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Udugama to Kandy is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 56m and costs Rs. 55000 - Rs. 160000.
No, there is no direct bus from Udugama station to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Galle Bus Station and arriving at Kandy via Kaduwela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Udugama to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Hikkaduwa and arriving at Kandy via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Udugama and Kandy is 266 km. The road distance is 217.8 km.
The best way to get from Udugama to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 6h 11m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Udugama to Kandy, including transfers.
Udugama to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Galle Bus Station.
Udugama to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Hikkaduwa station.
The best way to get from Udugama to Kandy is to bus which takes 6h 11m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 13000 and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Udugama, Southern, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Udugama to Kandy via Galle Bus Station and Kaduwela in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Udugama to Kandy via Hikkaduwa and Fort Station in around 6h 28m.
- 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 Hikkaduwa to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Galle Bus Station to Kaduwela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 400–450
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 400–450
- Semi Lux
- Rs 480–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 900–1,200
Bus from Kaduwela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 370–410
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 370–410
- Semi Lux
- Rs 430–600
- Super Lux
- Rs 800–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Estimated price
- Rs 33,000–49,000
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Galle Taxi
- Phone
- +94 912 246 246
- Website
- galletaxi.com
Lotus Cabs & Tours
- Phone
- +94 917 223 223
- Website
- lotuscabs.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Galle Taxi
- Phone
- +94 912 246 246
- Website
- galletaxi.com
Lotus Cabs & Tours
- Phone
- +94 917 223 223
- Website
- lotuscabs.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Hikkaduwa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 76 695 2292
- Website
- hikkaduwataxiservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Udugama to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kaduwela station.
Udugama to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Udugama to Kandy is 218 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Udugama to Kandy.
There are 1521+ hotels available in Kandy.