All about buses to Kandy
Are you looking for a cheap coach to Kandy? Compare all 1 coach companies to Kandy and find out departure and arrival times, all 4 coach stations in Kandy, travel times and of course the best prices for the 3 daily buses to Kandy.
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| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Bus connections | 3 |
| bus stations | 4 |
| cheapest ride | £12 |
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Cheap bus tickets to Kandy
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AKMT Holidays4h 0m011:00ColomboBastian Mawatha Bus Station15:00KandyKandy Clock Tower Coach Stop0BasicA Bus from AKMT Holidays goes from Bastian Mawatha Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 20/12/2025 11:00:00 to Kandy Clock Tower Coach Stop, Kandy (Sri Lanka) arriving at 20/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Cheap train tickets to Kandy
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Sri Lanka Railway2h 52m005:55ColomboFort Railway Station08:47KandyRailway Station0EconomyA Train from Sri Lanka Railway goes from Fort Railway Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 16/12/2025 05:55:00 to Railway Station, Kandy (Sri Lanka) arriving at 16/12/2025 08:47:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 52m
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Sri Lanka Railway3h 25m010:35ColomboFort Railway Station14:00KandyRailway Station0First ClassA Train from Sri Lanka Railway goes from Fort Railway Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 16/12/2025 10:35:00 to Railway Station, Kandy (Sri Lanka) arriving at 16/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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Ella Odyssey5h 50m010:30EllaRailway Station16:20KandyRailway Station0EconomyA Train from Ella Odyssey goes from Railway Station, Ella (Sri Lanka) at 21/12/2025 10:30:00 to Railway Station, Kandy (Sri Lanka) arriving at 21/12/2025 16:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
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Ella Odyssey3h 10m006:30ColomboFort Railway Station09:40KandyRailway Station0First ClassA Train from Ella Odyssey goes from Fort Railway Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 20/12/2025 06:30:00 to Railway Station, Kandy (Sri Lanka) arriving at 20/12/2025 09:40:00. 50 First Class ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Cheap Carpooling to Kandy
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Real Lanka Holidays2h 30m009:30DambullaDambula Bus Station12:00KandyKandy Clock Tower Coach Stop0Premium EconomyA Car from Real Lanka Holidays goes from Dambula Bus Station, Dambulla (Sri Lanka) at 16/12/2025 09:30:00 to Kandy Clock Tower Coach Stop, Kandy (Sri Lanka) arriving at 16/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
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Magical Sri Lanka2h 40m010:00Colombo Bandaranaike AirportColombo Bandaranaike Airport12:40KandyKandy Clock Tower Coach Stop0Premium EconomyA Car from Magical Sri Lanka goes from Colombo Bandaranaike Airport, Colombo Bandaranaike Airport (Sri Lanka) at 20/12/2025 10:00:00 to Kandy Clock Tower Coach Stop, Kandy (Sri Lanka) arriving at 20/12/2025 12:40:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
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Magical Sri Lanka2h 0m011:00DambullaDambula Bus Station13:00KandyLake Round Coach Stop0EconomyA Car from Magical Sri Lanka goes from Dambula Bus Station, Dambulla (Sri Lanka) at 16/12/2025 11:00:00 to Lake Round Coach Stop, Kandy (Sri Lanka) arriving at 16/12/2025 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
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Tuktukdude Leisure12h 0m005:00ColomboCentral Bus Station17:00KandyKandy Clock Tower Coach Stop0EconomyA Car from Tuktukdude Leisure goes from Central Bus Station, Colombo (Sri Lanka) at 16/12/2025 05:00:00 to Kandy Clock Tower Coach Stop, Kandy (Sri Lanka) arriving at 16/12/2025 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
On this page, we also show you the cheapest coach to Kandy over the next few days. You’ll also receive information about long-distance bus stops in Kandy which will help you find your way around. You will also find the most popular bus routes to Kandy.
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FAQs about the bus route to Kandy
Is there a direct coach to Kandy?
Whether there is a direct coach route to Kandy depends on which city you are travelling from. Therefore, simply enter your starting city in our search to find out if there is a direct coach connection to Kandy. In this context, keep in mind that depending on the travel date, there may be fewer direct connections.
What can I take with me on my bus ride to Kandy?
Depending on which provider you travel to Kandy with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. To find out whether you can take your bike, snowboard or skis with you, for example, simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.
What equipment does the coach to Kandy have?
The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. Most coaches now have air conditioning, sockets and Wi-Fi on board. Services, such as Extra space and Hand luggage, are often free of charge. Some coach providers also offer additional services for an added fee, including Bulky luggage. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment and services available on the coach to Kandy on your planned travel date.
Which coach stops are there in Kandy?
There is a total of 4 coach stops in Kandy. Most coaches stop at Kandy Clock Tower Coach Stop. Check out our map of Kandy to find the coach stop that suits you best.
Which coach companies go to Kandy?
There are 1 coach providers going to Kandy: AKMT Holidays
How can I find the best coach deals to Kandy?
Find the best ticket deals to Kandy easily with CheckMyBus. Just enter your starting city and travel date in our search and start searching. You can then filter the results according to your needs or sort them by price or travel time.
How much could I save by comparing coaches to Kandy?
How much you can save depends on the city from where you are travelling to Kandy. Usually you can save more by booking your ticket highly in advance.
To find the cheapest offer to Kandy, go to our search, enter your starting city and travel date, and then start searching to find all the possible options.
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The most searched bus routes to Kandy
Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Kandy. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!
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Cities near Kandy
Cities in and around Kandy, such as Colombo, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia and Colombo Bandaranaike Airport, are also served by national and international coaches. You can find all available offers by including them in your search. Simply use the sorting option to the left of the results and directly compare all trips. Where timetables are available, we will also show other modes of transport in the local network.
