Colombo airport to Kandy transfer
Kandy is roughly 130 km inland from Colombo airport, a three-and-a-half hour drive up into the hills to the Temple of the Tooth, Kandy Lake and the start of tea country.
What the Colombo airport to Kandy drive is like
The route runs north-east through Kurunegala or via the expressway and Kadawatha, then climbs steadily as the coconut plantations give way to hills. The final stretch into Kandy is winding, so we keep the pace easy and stop when you need to.
Stops travellers add
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- A spice garden in Matale
- Kandy viewpoint above the lake
Which vehicle?
The hill roads make space matter. Couples are fine in a car, but four or more travellers with luggage should take a van for the three-hour climb.
Car 1-3 · Van 4-7 · Minibus 8+
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