Kandy to Sri Lanka

Kandy to Sri Lanka

Kandy
Sri Lanka
Thu, Jun 6
One Way
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$6
 
 
$526

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Kandy to Sri Lanka Schedule

Kandy to Sri Lanka Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Stef Lanka Tours Van 8pax Any timeLKR 39,221
Sri Lanka Railway Observation class 03:30 - 08:54LKR 2,600
Tuktukdude Leisure Shuttle + Safari Drive 05:00 - 17:00LKR 31,611
Sri Lanka Railway Second Class 06:15 - 08:50LKR 1,550
Sri Lanka Railway Second Class 09:18 - 16:07LKR 6,038
Tuktukdude Leisure Shuttle + Safari Drive 11:30 - 18:00LKR 29,636
Sri Lanka Railway Observation class 12:25 - 19:20LKR 3,650
Sri Lanka Railway First Class Seat 15:33 - 18:33LKR 2,600
Sri Lanka Railway Second Class 16:22 - 19:20LKR 2,600
Sri Lanka Railway Second Class 19:41 - 19:44LKR 1,550
Sri Lanka Railways 1st Class Seat 22:30 - 02:51LKR 6,450

Transportation from Kandy to Sri Lanka

Facts about the transport from Kandy to Sri Lanka

Cheapest Transport$6
Fastest Transport3m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure7:41 PM
Departures per day210
Distance3 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Lakpura, Real Lanka Holidays, Sri Lanka Railway, Stef Lanka Tours, Tuktukdude Leisure

How to get from Kandy to Sri Lanka

When you want to get from Kandy to Sri Lanka, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Bus
  • Train
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Train. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Train ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 525.03. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as USD 5.16.

How far is Kandy from Sri Lanka?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Kandy to Sri Lanka. Your trip will be a total of 2 miles (3 km). The flying distance is 2 miles (3 km).

How long does it take to get from Kandy to Sri Lanka?

The travel time from Kandy to Sri Lanka can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 15 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Kandy to Sri Lanka?

The cost of the trip from Kandy to Sri Lanka varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Sri Lanka Railway: travelling by train expect to pay as low as USD 5.16 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 525.03.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Kandy to Sri Lanka:

  • Train tickets - USD 5.16 to USD 32.13;
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 68.32 - USD 283.00. From Kandy to Sri Lanka starting from 00:00 Kandy Transfer until 00:00 Kandy Transfer
  • Van price : USD 71.60 - USD 95.47;
  • flight+taxi price: USD 140.34 - USD 155.93. From Kandy to Sri Lanka starting from 00:00 Mattala Airport until 00:00 Mattala Airport
  • taxi+Van price: USD 175.66 - USD 218.60. From Kandy to Sri Lanka starting from 00:00 Kandy Transfer until 00:00 Kandy Transfer

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 26.46 to USD 525.03.

How many trips per day are there between Kandy and Sri Lanka?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Trains always run on a set schedule - there are 25 trains per day.
  • 10 by Bus+taxi from Kandy to Sri Lanka starting from 00:00 Kandy Transfer until 00:00 Kandy Transfer
  • Vans from Kandy to Sri Lanka depart during the day - there are approximately 4 departures a day.
  • 2 by taxi+Van from Kandy to Sri Lanka starting from 00:00 Kandy Transfer until 00:00 Kandy Transfer
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Kandy to Sri Lanka any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Kandy to Sri Lanka. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 26.46.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Kandy to Sri Lanka. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Kandy to Sri Lanka.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Kandy to Sri Lanka

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Kandy to Sri Lanka? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 51% opted for a van.
  • 34% decided to catch a taxi.
  • 5% chosen flight+taxi
  • 5% users enjoyed a train ride.
  • 3% chosen Bus+taxi
  • 2% chosen taxi+Van