Day trip from Negombo to Kandy
Kandy lies 88 km (55 mi) east of Negombo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 88 km (55 mi) apart, Kandy is a realistic day trip from Negombo: about 1 h 26 min each way by road.
| Negombo | Kandy | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka |
| Population | 137,223 | 111,701 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 500 m (1,640 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Colombo) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Colombo) |
| Postal codes | 11500 | 20000 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Kandy
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Staying in Kandy
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Common questions
How far is Kandy from Negombo?
88 km (55 mi) in a straight line, east of Negombo; by road roughly 108 km (67 mi).
How long does it take to get from Negombo to Kandy by road?
About 1 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Negombo and Kandy?
No, both are on Asia/Colombo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.