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Private driver vs train for kandy to south - which for first timer?

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Marco Rossi•84965 rep•2

10 days total. Driver seems expensive but convenient. Train cheaper but more hassle? What do most do?

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For first time, driver is worth it for the Kandy to south leg. Less stress with luggage and you can stop if you want. Train is beautiful but the changes and stations can be tiring if you're new. Many first timers do driver one way, train or bus other way to save. Depends on budget really.

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Sunil Jayawardena•591690 rep•1

Leaning driver for comfort. Thanks.

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Marco Rossi•84965 rep•2

I did train both ways, was okay but driver would have been nicer with my big bag. Your call.

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Lucas Martin•80965 rep•2

Yeah driver makes it easy. If money is tight, train is fine, just plan the day around it. Both popular.

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