South to kandy tomorrow - driver or train? First timer stressed about both
Can't decide. Driver expensive but easy. Train cheap but luggage and changes worry me. What would you do?
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For first time with luggage, driver is less stressful. You can relax and enjoy. Train is beautiful but the stations and changes can be tiring if you're new and have bags. If budget allows, driver one way at least.
I did train with big bag, it was okay but I was stressed at stations. Driver would have been nicer.
Yeah driver makes it simple. Train is great experience but more planning. Your choice but driver wins for ease first time.
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