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Getting from Kandy to Colombo

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Kandy to Colombo Trip Overview

Colombo to Kandy

Find up-to-date information on departure times, schedules, and prices so you can easily compare and book your tickets.

Distance
94 km (58.8 miles)
Price range
US$ 16-US$ 140
Ride Duration Range
2h 40m-4h
Earliest Departure
18:30
Latest Departure
23:30
Most Popular Operator

Taking a train from Kandy to Colombo

Fastest train: 2h 55m

Cheapest train: US$ 16

The fastest: 2h 55m

The cheapest: US$ 16

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A/C

Reclining Seats

The fastest: 2h 40m

The cheapest: US$ 19

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

Food

The fastest: 2h 50m

The cheapest: US$ 46

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A/C

English Speaking Staff

Wifi

Food

Charger

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A beautiful view from within central 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 train,minivan,car,flight.

The earliest departure leaves at 18:30 and has a duration of 3 hours 40 minutes.

The fastest way to travel is by minivan, which takes approximately 2 hours 40 minutes.

Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available:.

Kandy to Colombo by train

  • Starting Price: US$ 16
  • 6 departures a day, or 42 departures a week

There are 13 travel classes for this journey, including: Third Class, Second Class Reserved Seats, First Class Reserved Seats, First Class, Second Class, Third Class Reserved Seats, Early Bird First Class, Early Bird Observation Class, Early Bird Third Class, Early Bird Second 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 minivan

  • Starting Price: US$ 19
  • 722 departures a day, or 5054 departures a week

There are 3 travel classes for this journey, including: Scenic, Standard and Shuttle.

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 car

  • Starting Price: US$ 46
  • 1317 departures a day, or 9219 departures a week

There are 5 travel classes for this journey, including: Economy, Comfort, Sedan, Standard and SUV.

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.

Kandy to Colombo by flight

    The only travel class available is Economy.

    Each flight ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all flight options.

    Companies Operating from Kandy to Colombo

    Average time

    2h 40m - 3h 30m

    Average price

    US$ 19 - US$ 23

    (1080)

    Average time

    2h 55m - 3h 15m

    Average price

    US$ 16

    (213)

    Average time

    3h 30m - 3h 40m

    Average price

    US$ 63 - US$ 85

    (208)

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