| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi | Real Lanka Holidays | Comfort 3pax | Any time | +3h 40m | $52.70 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | Second Class Reserved Seats | 04:30 | 07:12 | $3.39 | |
Van | Tuktukdude Leisure | Shuttle + Safari Drive | 05:00 | 17:00 | $80.00 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | First Class Seat | 05:45 | 08:24 | $5.09 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | First Class Seat | 06:15 | 08:50 | $5.09 | |
Van | Magical Sri Lanka | Minivan | 08:30 | 11:10 | $13.00 | |
Bus | AKMT Holidays | Standard | 10:00 | 14:00 | $12.00 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | First Class Seat | 10:40 | 14:05 | $6.79 | |
Bus | AKMT Holidays | Standard | 11:50 | 15:50 | $12.00 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | First Class Seat | 13:00 | 15:47 | $6.79 | |
Bus | AKMT Holidays | Standard | 14:00 | 18:00 | $12.00 | |
Train | Ella Odyssey | First Class | 14:30 | 17:25 | $30.00 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | First Class Seat | 15:00 | 18:20 | $10.18 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | First Class Seat | 15:25 | 18:41 | $5.09 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railways | First Class | 15:45 | 18:27 | $22.16 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | First Class Seat | 16:20 | 18:57 | $6.79 | |
Train | Sri Lanka Railway | First Class Seat | 23:30 | 02:23 | $5.09 |
Travelling between Kandy and Colombo is possible by Train, van and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Van is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 122.24 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a van which will set you back mere USD 17.55.
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 5 hours to travel between Kandy and Colombo depending on the means of transport you choose.
Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Kandy and Colombo. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 1h 48m. Van does a much slower job and take about 4h 30m to reach Colombo.
Travelling between Kandy and Colombo can be as cheap as USD 17.55 if you opt for a SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer (Stef Lanka Shuttle) van and as expensive as USD 122.24 if you buy a TaxiBazaar taxi 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 Kandy to Colombo.
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.
Lakpura, Magical Sri Lanka, Nimble Taxi Lanka, Real Lanka Holidays, TaxiBazaar
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.
SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer (Stef Lanka Shuttle), Tuktukdude Leisure
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with taxi remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | $5 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h 48m |
| Earliest Departure | 4:30 午前 |
| Latest Departure | 4:20 午後 |
| Departures per day | 12 |
| Distance | 90 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Lakpura, Magical Sri Lanka, Nimble Taxi Lanka, Real Lanka Holidays, SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer, Sri Lanka Railway, TaxiBazaar, Tuktukdude Leisure |