Kandy to Colombo Fort

Kandy to Colombo Fort

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Colombo Fort
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Kandy to Colombo Fort Destination Reviews

NE
A beautiful train ride, with magnificent views. 1st klass was air-conditioned and comfortable.
Kandy to Colombo Fort, 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 Fort, Van Scenic Minivan, Magical Sri Lanka, Jul 5, 2025
GS
Big delay. Poor information.
Kandy to Colombo Fort, 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 Fort, 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 Fort, Train #1010 Observation class, Sri Lanka Railway, Jun 5, 2025
MV
dont need to get paper ticker, electronic is ok
Kandy to Colombo Fort, 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 Fort, 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 Fort, Van Minivan, Magical Sri Lanka, Dec 23, 2024
LZ
Fast and convenient. Even can sleep if you want.
Kandy to Colombo Fort, 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 Fort, Train #1024 First Class Seat, Sri Lanka Railway, Nov 11, 2023
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Transportation from Kandy to Colombo Fort

Facts about the transport from Kandy to Colombo Fort

Cheapest Transport$5
Fastest Transport2h
Earliest Departure4:30 AM
Latest Departure4:20 PM
Departures per day10
Distance100 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Lakpura, Sri Lanka Railway, Tuktukdude Leisure

How to get from Kandy to Colombo Fort

When you want to get from Kandy to Colombo Fort, 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 Train ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 8.61. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as USD 4.79.

How far is Kandy from Colombo Fort?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Kandy to Colombo Fort. Your trip will be a total of 63 miles (100 km). The flying distance is 63 miles (100 km).

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

The travel time from Kandy to Colombo Fort 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 Fort?

The cost of the trip from Kandy to Colombo Fort varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Sri Lanka Railway: travelling by train expect to pay as low as USD 4.79 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Train - a one-way Train ticket can cost as much as USD 8.61.

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

  • Train tickets - USD 4.79 to USD 8.61;
  • Van price : USD 96.86;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 95.44 to USD 211.44.

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

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

  • Trains always run on a set schedule - there are 10 trains per 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 95.44.

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 Fort

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

  • 55% users enjoyed a train ride.
  • 36% opted for a van.
  • 9% decided to catch a taxi.