| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi | Real Lanka Holidays | Comfort 3pax | Any time | +3h 40m | $42.50 | |
Van | Tuktukdude Leisure | Shuttle + Safari Drive | 05:00 | 17:00 | $80.00 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | First Class Seat | 05:30 | 08:13 | $20.43 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | First Class Seat | 05:55 | 08:47 | $6.81 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | First Class Seat | 06:30 | 09:40 | $20.43 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | Second Class Reserved Seats | 07:00 | 09:38 | $3.40 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | First Class Seat | 08:30 | 11:03 | $6.81 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | First Class Seat | 08:55 | 11:49 | $5.11 | |
Van | Magical Sri Lanka | Minivan | 10:00 | 12:40 | $13.00 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | First Class Seat | 10:35 | 14:00 | $5.11 | |
Bus | AKMT Holidays | Standard | 11:00 | 15:00 | $12.00 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railways | First Class Seat | 12:30 | 17:20 | $15.77 | |
Van | Magical Sri Lanka | Minivan | 14:00 | 17:30 | $15.60 | |
Van | Magical Sri Lanka | Minivan | 15:00 | 17:40 | $13.00 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railways | 1st Class Seat | 15:30 | 18:00 | $16.00 | |
Bus | AKMT Holidays | Standard | 16:00 | 20:00 | $12.00 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | Second Class Reserved Seats | 17:10 | 19:44 | $3.40 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | First Class Seat | 17:35 | 20:13 | $5.11 |
| Cheapest Transport | $5 |
| Fastest Transport | 30m |
| Earliest Departure | 5:55 AM |
| Latest Departure | 5:35 PM |
| Departures per day | 1 |
| Distance | 118 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Cinnamon Air, Cinnamon Air, Sri Lanka Bus Service, Sri Lanka Railway, Tours with Stef Lanka, Tuktukdude Leisure |
Travelling between Colombo and Kandy is possible by Flight, bus, train, van and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 33.00 if you go by Van; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a van which will set you back mere USD 33.00.
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 5 hours to travel between Colombo and Kandy depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Colombo and Kandy. Flight will bring you to your destination in 30m. Train does a much slower job and take about 4h 40m to reach Kandy.
Travelling between Colombo and Kandy can be as cheap as USD 33.00 if you opt for a Tuktukdude Leisure van and as expensive as USD 33.00 if you buy a Tuktukdude Leisure Van ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Colombo to Kandy.
Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
Cinnamon Air, Cinnamon Air
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Sri Lanka Bus Service
Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
Tours with Stef Lanka (Stef Lanka Tours)
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.
Tuktukdude Leisure
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route