Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)

Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)

Colombo Airport
Kandy
Wed, May 15
One Way
NaN Passengers

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Colombo Airport to Kandy Schedule

Colombo Airport to Kandy Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Lakpura Van 9pax Any timeLKR 57,143
Sri Lanka Railways First Class Seat 12:30 - 17:20$ 35.75

Transportation from Colombo Airport to Kandy

Facts about the transport from Colombo Airport to Kandy

Cheapest Transport$61
Fastest Transport1h 20m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure12:00 AM
Departures per day14
Distance67 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Lakpura, Real Lanka Holidays, Sri Lanka Railways, Stef Lanka Tours

Colombo Airport to Kandy Destination Reviews

BK
Mr Pasindu was a very helpful an kind driver. Everything on time. Excellent. Thank You for your service.
taxi Comfort 3pax, Stef Lanka Tours (Stef Lanka Tours), Apr 14, 2022
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How to get from Colombo Airport to Kandy

Travelling between Colombo Airport and Kandy is possible by Flight, train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi+train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 205.69 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 60.82.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 18 hours to travel between Colombo Airport and Kandy depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Colombo Airport and Kandy. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 1h 20m. Taxi+train does a much slower job and take about 17h 20m to reach Kandy.

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

Travelling between Colombo Airport and Kandy can be as cheap as USD 60.82 if you opt for a Real Lanka Holidays taxi and as expensive as USD 205.69 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.

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

  • 14 from Colombo Airport to Kandy starting from 00:00 Bandaranaike Airport until 00:00 Bandaranaike Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Colombo Airport to Kandy.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door 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.

Companies offering charters between Colombo Airport and Kandy

Ceylon Roots, Lakpura, Real Lanka Holidays, Stef Lanka Tours

What is the most popular transport to get from Colombo Airport to Kandy?

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

  • 63% bought a taxi ride
  • 21% chosen taxi+Train
  • 16% chosen flight+taxi