Colombo to Kandy by shared van
Going to Kandy for the day or the weekend? Book a seat on a shared van with a verified driver, instead of hiring the whole vehicle.
- Distanceabout 115 km by road
- By vanabout 3 to 3½ hours
- Best forTemple of the Tooth, Kandy Lake, Peradeniya Gardens
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Van, bus or train to Kandy?
Buses and trains run all day. A shared van is door-to-route comfortable, often with A/C, and many trips combine Kandy with Pinnawala, Peradeniya or Sigiriya in one day.
Trains and buses run on this route every day; check Sri Lanka Railways and the bus operators for current times and fares.
Day trip from Colombo to Kandy
- Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic
- Kandy Lake and the view point
- Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya
- Pinnawala on the way
How JoinTrip works
- Pick a trip and your seat.
- Pay your driver at pick-up, just before your ticket is scanned. Don't pay in advance.
- Cancel free until booking closes. If the trip doesn't run, nothing is lost.
Questions
Can I do a day trip from Colombo to Kandy?
Yes. Many shared trips leave Colombo early and return the same evening.
How long does it take from Colombo to Kandy by van?
About 3 to 3½ hours, depending on traffic.