Travelling between Western Province and Kandy is possible by Flight, bus, train, van and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Van is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 134.64 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 4.39.
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 12 hours to travel between Western Province and Kandy depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Western Province and Kandy. Flight will bring you to your destination in 45m. Van does a much slower job and take about 12h to reach Kandy.
Travelling between Western Province and Kandy can be as cheap as USD 4.39 if you opt for a Sri Lanka Railway train and as expensive as USD 134.64 if you buy a Lakpura 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 Western Province 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
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.
Ceylon Roots, Lakpura, Real Lanka Holidays, 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.
Magical Sri Lanka, 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
| Cheapest Transport | $5 |
| Fastest Transport | 45m |
| Earliest Departure | 12:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 5:10 PM |
| Departures per day | 36 |
| Distance | 600 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Ceylon Roots, Lakpura, Magical Sri Lanka, Real Lanka Holidays, Sri Lanka Bus Service, Sri Lanka Railway, Tours with Stef Lanka, Tuktukdude Leisure |