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How to get fromKandy to Matalamby bus, plane or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Kandy to Matalam by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus to Weerawila International Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kandy to Thanamalwilabus bus
    2. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO)plane plane WRZ - DVO
    3. Take the bus from Davao City Ecoland Bus Terminal to Matalambus bus
    37h 44m
    ₱13,225–51,540

  2. Train, train to Batticaloa Airport, fly, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain train
    3. Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO)plane plane BTC - DVO
    4. Take the bus from Davao City Ecoland Bus Terminal to Matalambus bus
    26h 11m
    ₱13,046–52,916

  3. Fly Victoria Resevour Kandy to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Fly from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Colombo Airportplane plane
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO)plane plane CMB - DVO
    3. Take the bus from Davao City Ecoland Bus Terminal to Matalambus bus
    18h 36m
    ₱24,975–66,135

Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration26h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₱12,059Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Matalam, Philippines?

There is no direct connection from Kandy to Matalam. However, you can take the bus to Thanamalwila, take the taxi to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) airport, fly to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO), take the taxi to Davao City Ecoland Bus Terminal, then take the bus to Matalam. Alternatively, you can take the train to Polgahawela, take the train to Batticaloa, take the taxi to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) airport, fly to Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO), take the taxi to Davao City Ecoland Bus Terminal, then take the bus to Matalam.

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