Kandy to Colombo Trip Overview
Distance 94 km (58.8 miles) | |
Price range US$ 19-US$ 136 | |
Ride Duration Range 2h 40m-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 train 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 car,train,minivan,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 car
- Starting Price: US$ 49
- 621 departures a day, or 4347 departures a week
There are 5 travel classes for this journey, including: SUV, Comfort, Sedan, 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.
Kandy to Colombo by train
There are 13 travel classes for this journey, including: First Class, Third Class, Second Class, Second Class Reserved Seats, First Class Reserved Seats, Third Class Reserved Seats, Early Bird Observation Class, Early Bird Second Class, Early Bird First Class, Early Bird Third 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
- 517 departures a day, or 3619 departures a week
There are 3 travel classes for this journey, including: Standard, Scenic 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 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
Popular stations and stops in Kandy and Colombo
Departure stations in Kandy
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