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🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

Distance from Galle to Kandy

146km
56 minby plane
2 h 26 min🚗 by car
3 h 10 min🚌 by bus

Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.

GalleGalle0 m

Galle is a major city on the southwestern tip of Sri Lanka, 119 km (74 mi) south of Colombo. Galle is the provincial capital and largest city of Southern Province, Sri Lanka and is the capital of Galle District.

KandyKandy0 m

Kandy is a major city located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It was the last capital of the Sinhalese monarchy from 1469 to 1818, under the Kingdom of Kandy. The city is situated in the midst of hills in the Ka…

Frequently asked questions

How many kilometres from Galle to Kandy?

It is 146 km in a straight line from Galle to Kandy. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.

How long is the flight from Galle to Kandy?

A direct flight takes about 56 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.

How long is the drive from Galle to Kandy?

Around 2 h 26 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.

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