Kandy to Colombo

Kandy to Colombo

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Colombo
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Kandy to Colombo Destination Reviews

OV
The train was late, and was slow and that’s why I missed my flight
Kandy to Colombo, Train #1006 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Aug 17, 2025
ND
The driver was so kind, we would explain us how to get to the right places and even stop in another place just to make sure we get the right bus.
Kandy to Colombo, Van Scenic Minivan, Magical Sri Lanka, Aug 11, 2025
P
Very good
Kandy to Colombo, Train #1030 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Jul 30, 2025
NE
A beautiful train ride, with magnificent views. 1st klass was air-conditioned and comfortable.
Kandy to Colombo, Train #1016 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Jul 25, 2025
VB
The driver showed up on time, we got to the airport 15 mins late but it was still enough time.
Kandy to Colombo, Van Scenic Minivan, Magical Sri Lanka, Jul 5, 2025
GS
Big delay. Poor information.
Kandy to Colombo, Train #1016 1st Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railways, Jul 1, 2025
LL
I didn’t get windows view if you can arrange why not given site for view
Kandy to Colombo, Train #1030 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Jun 18, 2025
BS
honestly for a student it’s quite a pricey train ride, but with aircon and relative silence it was pretty nice. the observation class seems to be equivalent to first class. ample leg room and tray tables equipped. local vendors embark before departure selling snacks and drinks, or are present at the platform. wide side windows for viewing, curtains to draw if too sunny and a large main window at the end. we all rode backwards so there was no cart after us hence providing more views.
Kandy to Colombo, Train #1010 Observation class, Sri Lanka Railway, Jun 5, 2025
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
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Kandy to Colombo Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Real Lanka Holidays
Comfort 3pax
Any time
+3h 40m
¥7,753
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
Second Class Reserved Seats
04:30
07:12
¥513
  4.8
Van
Tuktukdude Leisure
Shuttle + Safari Drive
05:00
17:00
¥11,770
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
First Class Seat
05:45
08:24
¥770
  4.7
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
First Class Seat
06:15
08:50
¥770
  4.7
Van
Magical Sri Lanka
Minivan
08:30
11:10
¥1,913
  4.4
Bus
AKMT Holidays
Standard
10:00
14:00
¥1,766
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
First Class Seat
10:40
14:05
¥1,027
  4.7
Bus
AKMT Holidays
Standard
11:50
15:50
¥1,766
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
First Class Seat
13:00
15:47
¥1,027
  4.7
Bus
AKMT Holidays
Standard
14:00
18:00
¥1,766
Train
Ella Odyssey
First Class
14:30
17:25
¥4,414
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
First Class Seat
15:00
18:20
¥1,540
  4.8
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
First Class Seat
15:25
18:41
¥770
  4.7
Train
Sri Lanka Railways
First Class
15:45
18:27
¥3,260
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
First Class Seat
16:20
18:57
¥1,027
  4.7
Train
Sri Lanka Railway
First Class Seat
23:30
02:23
¥770
  4.8

Transportation from Kandy to Colombo

Facts about the transport from Kandy to Colombo

Cheapest Transport¥707
Fastest Transport1h 47m
Earliest Departure12:00 凌晨
Latest Departure4:20 下午
Departures per day7
Distance90 kilometers
Transport CompaniesLakpura, Magical Sri Lanka, Real Lanka Holidays, 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 JPY 18,438. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a taxi as a taxi ticket costs as low as JPY 8,535.

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 Real Lanka Holidays: travelling by taxi expect to pay as low as JPY 8,535 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 JPY 18,438.

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

  • Train tickets - JPY 707 to JPY 1,271;
  • Van price : JPY 3,092 - JPY 14,428;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from JPY 8,535 to JPY 18,438.

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 JPY 8,535.

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:

  • 94% users enjoyed a train ride.
  • 5% opted for a van.
  • 1% Other