There are 5 ways to get from Yakkala to Kandy by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Gampaha to Kandytrain Colombo
2h 7mRs 1,619–3,495Bus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
2h 50mRs 2,558–2,748Drive 85.6 km
- Drive from Yakkala to Kandycar 85.6 km
1h 25mRs 3,852–5,563Taxi
- Take the taxi from Yakkala to Kandytaxi 85.6 km
1h 25mRs 6,000–7,500Fly
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
1h 28mRs 23,230–139,854
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Yakkala to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Yakkala to Kandy is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Yakkala to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Yakkala and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Yakkala to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Gampaha and arriving at Kandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
The distance between Yakkala and Kandy is 99 km. The road distance is 85.6 km.
The best way to get from Yakkala to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Yakkala to Kandy, including transfers.
Yakkala to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Nittambuwa station.
Yakkala to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Gampaha station.
The best way to get from Yakkala to Kandy is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 2800 and takes 2h 50m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 23000 - Rs. 140000 and takes 1h 28m.
What companies run services between Yakkala, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Gampaha to Kandy 5 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 270–300 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- 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 Gampaha to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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 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
Yakkala to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Yakkala to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yakkala to Kandy is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Yakkala to Kandy.
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