Kandy to Colombo Trip Overview
Distance 94 km (58.8 miles) | |
Price range US$ 4-US$ 119 | |
Ride Duration Range 2h 30m-4h | |
Earliest Departure 18:30 | |
Latest Departure 23:30 | |
Most Popular Operator |
Find up-to-date information on departure times, schedules, and prices so you can easily compare and book your tickets.
Taking a bus from Kandy to Colombo

About the ride from Kandy to Colombo
Kandy to Colombo Route Information
The distance between Kandy and Colombo is 59 miles, or approximately 94 kilometers.
There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Colombo, including bus,minivan,train,car.
The earliest departure leaves at 18:30 and has a duration of 2 hours 50 minutes.
The fastest way to travel is by train, which takes approximately 2 hours 30 minutes.
Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available:.
Kandy to Colombo by bus
The only travel class available is Standard.
Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus options.
Kandy to Colombo by minivan
- Starting Price: US$ 17
- 365 departures a day, or 2555 departures a week
The only travel class available is Standard.
Each minivan ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all minivan options.
Kandy to Colombo by train
- Starting Price: US$ 4
- 67 departures a day, or 469 departures a week
There are 17 travel classes for this journey, including: Panoramic, Second Class Reserved Seats, Third Class Reserved Seats, First Class Reserved Seats, Second Class, First Class, Third Class (Ella Odyssey), First Class (Ella Odyssey), Third Class, Second Class (Ella Odyssey), Early Bird Second Class, Early Bird Third Class, Early Bird First Class, Early Bird Observation Class, Observation Class, Second Class Seat and First Class Sleeper.
Each train ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all train options.
Kandy to Colombo by car
- Starting Price: US$ 50
- 563 departures a day, or 3941 departures a week
There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: Economy and Standard.
Each car ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all car options.
Companies Operating from Kandy to Colombo
Popular stations and stops in Kandy and Colombo
Departure stations in Kandy
Arrival stations in Colombo
Colombo Fort Train Station
Colombo Bandaranaike Airport (CMB)
Colombo - Any hotel City Center
Bastian Mawatha Bus Station
World Trade Center
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