How to take the public bus from Colombo to Kandy.
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To take the public bus from Colombo to Kandy, head to the Bastian Mawatha Bus Station in Pettah. Look for the route 1 luxury air conditioned intercity buses. They depart very frequently, offer guaranteed seating, and the ticket costs only a few dollars for the four hour journey.
Scam Watch: colombo
Driver claims the meter is broken and quotes an inflated flat rate. Common on arrival at airport or railway stations when tourists are tired and disoriented.
Drivers wearing official-looking uniforms claim to be "government-approved" and charge 3-5x normal rates. They may have fake badges or ID cards.
Women with babies approach asking you to buy milk powder at a nearby shop (not cash). The shop is run by accomplices and charges 5-10x normal price.
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