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Matara Bus Station to Kandy trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Matara Bus Station and Kandy takes 12h 24m and the fastest train takes 6h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Matara Bus Station to Kandy. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 24m
Duration
280 km
Distance
Rs 3,402
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Matara to Fort Stationtrain train Beliatta
  2. Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain train Colombo
7h 58m
Rs 1,440–6,022

Matara Bus Station to Kandy train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Matara Bus Station and Kandy. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Matara Bus Station is at 2:05 PM which arrives into Kandy at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Matara and take an average of 12h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 280.2 km
  • Duration: 12h 24m

What companies run services between Matara Bus Station, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?

You can take a vehicle from Matara Bus Station to Kandy via Matara and Fort Station in around 7h 58m.

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