Vans are a faster alternative to buses; vans usually offer more scheduled departures than buses or other means of transport over the same route; vans may serve the routes not served by buses, trains, or flights. What other reasons do you need to opt for a van? Ah! Very often, they are much more affordable than any other means of transport. Van from Colombo Airport to Kandy departs regularly according to the schedule and is a decent option to get to your destination at a reasonable price. Now van tickets can be booked online what makes planning of your trip more convenient. Before you book your van ticket, remember to read other travellers’ reviews on your operator’s service to ensure it meets your expectations.
Currently the following operators can help you to travel from Colombo Airport to Kandy by van: .
Colombo Airport sits 103 km from Kandy.
Vans cover the distance between Colombo Airport and Kandy in 2h 40m – 3h 30m hours. Do note that though vans usually stick to their schedule, your journey can take longer if traffic is excessive or the weather is bad. The worst periods in the sense of violation of the timetable is long weekends, national holidays, school vacations and peak season. With roads stuck with traffic do expect delays. Stormy weather with heavy rains or snowfalls can also cause your arrival time to change. Yet in general you can rely on the timing declared by the operator.
The fastest service on this route is provided by Magical Sri Lanka. Real Lanka Holidays’s vans travel slower than others.
Opposite to, say, buses, normally vans do not offer a great variety in the sense of ticket class hence the price of the ticket is the same for all seats in a van. Note that some seats offer more comfort during the ride. E.g. in some vans the passenger seat by the driver is also available. If you are lucky enough to get it, you may have more space and definitely a better view there. Similarly, in some vans seats in the back row may be a disappointment as they do not recline due to the trunk filled with travellers’ luggage.
To hop onto a van between Colombo Airport and Kandy expect to pay from USD 19.31 to USD 95.99. The more convenient the ride, the more you pay – either for extra space or for less stops enroute. Magical Sri Lanka is the cheapest operator on the route while Real Lanka Holidays is the most expensive one.
| Cheapest Van | $20 |
| Fastest Van | 2h 40m |
| Earliest Van | 8:00 AM |
| Latest Van | 3:00 PM |
| Daily Van Routes | 1 |
| Distance | 103 kilometers |
| Van Companies | Magical Sri Lanka, Real Lanka Holidays, SL Highway Bus Service and Shuttle Transfer |