How to travel from Colombo airport to Kandy directly.
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The fastest way from Colombo airport to Kandy is a direct private taxi, which takes about 3 hours and costs around 50 USD. For a budget option, take an airport taxi to the Kadawatha bus station, then catch the direct air conditioned highway bus to Kandy.
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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