Katunayake to Kandy

Katunayake to Kandy

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How to get from Katunayake to Kandy

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

  • Flight
  • Train
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Taxi+train 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 72.05. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a taxi as a taxi ticket costs as low as USD 40.40.

How far is Katunayake from Kandy?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Katunayake to Kandy. Your trip will be a total of 539 miles (867 km). The flying distance is 397 miles (638 km).

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

The travel time from Katunayake to Kandy can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 18 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Katunayake to Kandy 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 USD 40.40 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 72.05.

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

  • Van price : USD 16.87;
  • taxi+Train price: USD 68.48. From Katunayake to Kandy starting from 00:00 Bandaranaike Airport until 00:00 Bandaranaike Airport
  • Plane tickets - USD 211.39 to USD 211.39;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 40.40 to USD 72.05.

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

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 Katunayake to Kandy any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Katunayake to Kandy. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 211.39.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

  • It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
  • Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Katunayake to Kandy

Cinnamon Air

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Katunayake to Kandy. 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 40.40.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Katunayake to Kandy. 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 Katunayake to Kandy.

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 Katunayake to Kandy

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

  • 99% decided to catch a taxi.
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Katunayake to Kandy

Facts about the transport from Katunayake to Kandy

Cheapest Transport$17
Fastest Transport45m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure3:00 PM
Departures per day4
Distance867 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCinnamon Air, Lakpura, Magical Sri Lanka, Real Lanka Holidays, Sri Lanka Railways, Tours with Stef Lanka