Train versus private car Sunday Kandy to Colombo - less stress the day after Final Kumbal
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Ines Martins•273 rep2
Day after Final Kumbal, heading Kandy to Colombo Sunday. We can take the train with reserved seats or a private car. Which is actually less stressful when the town is still shaking off festival weekend.
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Train with reserved seats is usually less stressful - no junction surprises, just station timing. Car wins only if you have awkward luggage or multiple drop-offs.
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Thilina Gunaratne•1596 rep8
Cars crawl through leftover Sunday habits near town. Once you are on the open stretch it is fine, but the exit is the pain.
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Hasitha Jayasuriya•1684 rep4
If seats are already booked, take the train and stop refreshing traffic apps.
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