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Cities Near Kandy

Cities near Kandy, Sri Lanka: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Dambulla, Katunayaka, Hendala. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Kandy, Sri Lanka is Dambulla, about 39 mi (63 km) away — roughly 1 hr 11 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Dambulla39 mi / 63 km1 hr 11 minDrive/railDay trip
Katunayaka52 mi / 83 km1 hr 33 minDrive/railDay trip
Hendala55 mi / 89 km1 hr 39 minDrive/railDay trip
Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte57 mi / 92 km1 hr 43 minDrive/railDay trip
Moratuwa63 mi / 101 km1 hr 53 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Anuradhapura72 mi / 116 km1 hr 41 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Batticaloa78 mi / 126 km1 hr 49 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Kalmunai83 mi / 133 km1 hr 55 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Galle91 mi / 146 km2 hr 7 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Matara93 mi / 150 km2 hr 10 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Kandy

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Dambulla, Katunayaka, Hendala, Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, Moratuwa. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Kandy include Dambulla, Katunayaka, Hendala, Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, Moratuwa. The closest is Dambulla, about 39 miles (63 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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