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 Colombo
EX3/4-602To Galle
EX1-27/01To Kataragama
10To Kurunegala
602To Maharagama
EX2-34To Matara
EX01-24/01To Walasmulla
Arrivals to Kandy
Frequently 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.