Kandy Goodshed Bus Terminal
The transport gateway to Sri Lanka's hill country. Connect to Colombo, the Cultural Triangle, or the misty peaks of Nuwara Eliya from this central hub.
Terminal Overview: Goodshed
Unlike Colombo, Kandy has one primary bus terminal known as "Goodshed". Located next to the Kandy Railway Station, it serves both private and SLTB buses.
Clock Tower Stand
Note: Some local buses (e.g., to Peradeniya Gardens or University) depart from the separate Clock Tower Bus Stand in the city center, not Goodshed.
Departures from Kandy
To Angunukolapelessa
EX1/EX4To Badulla
21To Colombo
EX3/4-602To Diyasenpura
52To Galle
EX1-27/01To Kataragama
10To Kurunegala
602To Maharagama
EX2-34To Matara
EX01-24/01To Panadura
17To Tangalle
493/69-01To Walasmulla
Arrivals to Kandy
From Angunukolapelessa
EX1/EX4From Chilaw
EX3/4-602From Colombo
01From Diyasenpura
52From Kataragama
10From Kurunegala
602From Maharagama
EX2-34From Matara
EX01-24/01From Panadura
17From Tangalle
493/69-01From Walasmulla
Long DistanceFrequently asked questions
Yes! The Goodshed Bus Terminal is directly adjacent to the Kandy Railway Station. It is a short 2-minute walk through the underpass or across the road.
Buses to Dambulla (Route 41 or 42) depart from Goodshed. Look for buses heading to Anuradhapura or Kaduruwela; they all stop in Dambulla.
Yes, AC Intercity buses depart frequently (every 15-20 mins) from Goodshed. They are usually white Toyota Coaster buses. There are also luxury highway buses available.