What is the cheapest way to get from Matara to Kandy?

The cheapest way to get from Matara to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 1050 and takes 5h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Matara to Kandy?

The fastest way to get from Matara to Kandy is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 16000.

Is there a direct bus between Matara and Kandy?

No, there is no direct bus from Matara station to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Matara Bus Station and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Matara and Kandy?

No, there is no direct train from Matara to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Matara and arriving at Kandy via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Matara to Kandy?

The distance between Matara and Kandy is 264 km. The road distance is 248.3 km.

How do I travel from Matara to Kandy without a car?

The best way to get from Matara to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 5h 47m and costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 1050.

How long does it take to get from Matara to Kandy?

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Matara to Kandy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Matara to Kandy bus from?

Matara to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Matara Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Matara to Kandy train from?

Matara to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matara station.

Train or bus from Matara to Kandy?

The best way to get from Matara to Kandy is to bus which takes 5h 47m and costs Rs. 900 - Rs. 1050. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 9000 and takes 7h 39m.

Where does the Matara to Kandy bus arrive?

Matara to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Matara to Kandy train arrive?

Matara to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.

Can I drive from Matara to Kandy?

Yes, the driving distance between Matara to Kandy is 248 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Matara to Kandy.

Where can I stay near Kandy?

There are 1433+ hotels available in Kandy.

Matara to Kandy - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Matara to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Ex 1-18
2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
5h 47m
Rs 910–1,006
Train
1. Take the train from Matara to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
2. Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
7h 39m
Rs 1,440–8,853
Drive 248.3 km
1. Drive from Matara to Kandycar 248.3 km
3h 27m
Rs 10,488–15,149
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Matara to Kandytaxi 248.3 km
3h 27m
Rs 38,000–46,000
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Stationbus Matara
2. Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
6h 6m
Rs 1,722–4,468
Bus via Moratuwa
1. Take the bus from Matara to Panadurabus Matara
2. Take the bus from Panadura to Kandybus 17
6h 27m
Rs 927–1,015

Matara to Kandy by bus

161Weekly Buses

5h 47mAverage Duration

Rs 910Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 264.4 km
Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Matara Bus Station to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Matara to Kandy via Fort Station in around 7h 39m.

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