Kandy to Colombo

Kandy to Colombo

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Kandy to Colombo Destination Reviews

MV
dont need to get paper ticker, electronic is ok
Kandy to Colombo, Train #1024 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, May 5, 2025
MM
The driver was super super sweet and did his best to give us a good experience, which we had most of the time! He mentioned he has been driving since 3am in the morning (this was 3.30pm) and about 2 hours before arrival, suddenly we could see in the mirror he began to close his eyes for a longer period of time. And multiple times - like he was falling to sleep, but kept on ‘waking’ up after 5 seconds or so. It kept on happening for a certain amount of time and we got a bit worried as it was getting darker outside as well and we were the only ones in the car. We felt a need to keep pointing questions his way, to keep him awake basically - but 2 hours left was just too much, and we actually felt really sorry for him while we were so concerned for our own safety. We got really scared to be honest, because the traffic was insane. Thought you should know, as this is really dangerous and we couldn’t help thinking that he mentioned he had to drive back to Kandy for 3 hours drive.. he seemed a bit overworked, told us he only slept 3 hours, so it makes good sense that he is extremely tired at this point of time. We can’t say a bad word about the driver, he was so sweet and really tried to make us feel great!
Kandy to Colombo, Van Minivan, Magical Sri Lanka, Apr 2, 2025
DA
Driver was reckless and almost crashed twice. Apart from that all was good
Kandy to Colombo, Van Minivan, Magical Sri Lanka, Dec 23, 2024
LZ
Fast and convenient. Even can sleep if you want.
Kandy to Colombo, Train #1016 Third Class Reserved Seats, Sri Lanka Railway, Feb 27, 2024
VZ
First class is similar to second class in EU. Air conditioning working, though set needlessly to low temperature
Kandy to Colombo, Train #1024 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Nov 11, 2023
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Transportation from Kandy to Colombo

Facts about the transport from Kandy to Colombo

Cheapest Transport$5
Fastest Transport1h 47m
Earliest Departure5:00 AM
Latest Departure3:30 PM
Departures per day7
Distance90 kilometers
Transport CompaniesLakpura, Magical Sri Lanka, Real Lanka Holidays, Sri Lanka Railway, TaxiBazaar, Tuktukdude Leisure

How to get from Kandy to Colombo

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

  • Train
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Van 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 111.36. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a taxi as a taxi ticket costs as low as USD 70.32.

How far is Kandy from Colombo?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Kandy to Colombo. Your trip will be a total of 56 miles (90 km). The flying distance is 56 miles (90 km).

How long does it take to get from Kandy to Colombo?

The travel time from Kandy to Colombo can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 12 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Kandy to Colombo?

The cost of the trip from Kandy to Colombo varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is TaxiBazaar: travelling by taxi expect to pay as low as USD 70.32 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 111.36.

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

  • Train tickets - USD 4.84 to USD 12.22;
  • Van price : USD 20.25 - USD 95.85;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 70.32 to USD 111.36.

How many trips per day are there between Kandy and Colombo?

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

  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Kandy to Colombo 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 Colombo. 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 70.32.

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 Colombo. 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 Colombo.

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 Colombo

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Kandy to Colombo? 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:

  • 97% users enjoyed a train ride.
  • 2% opted for a van.
  • 1% Other