There are 6 ways to get from Matugama to Kandy by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Matugama to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
2h 11mRs 42,021–162,061Bus via Veyangoda
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalutara to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
4h 37mRs 3,564–4,447Train
- Take the train from Kalutara South to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
4h 58mRs 4,905–8,861Drive 162.6 km
- Drive from Matugama to Kandycar 162.6 km
2h 26mRs 7,293–10,534Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matugama to Kandytaxi 162.6 km
2h 26mRs 14,000–18,000Bus
- Take the bus from Panadura to Kandybus 17
5h 12mRs 4,635–5,439
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Matugama to Kandy is to bus via Veyangoda which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 4500 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Matugama to Kandy is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 11m and costs Rs. 42000 - Rs. 170000.
No, there is no direct bus from Matugama to Kandy station. However, there are services departing from Kalutara and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Matugama to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Kalutara South and arriving at Kandy via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Matugama and Kandy is 211 km. The road distance is 162.6 km.
The best way to get from Matugama to Kandy without a car is to bus via Veyangoda which takes 4h 37m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 4500.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Matugama to Kandy, including transfers.
Matugama to Kandy bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from Kalutara station.
Matugama to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kalutara South station.
The best way to get from Matugama to Kandy is to bus via Veyangoda which takes 4h 37m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 4500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 9000 and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between Matugama, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Matugama to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Kalutara and Nittambuwa in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Matugama to Kandy via Kalutara South and Fort Station in around 4h 58m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kalutara South to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Fort Station to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kalutara to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–31,000
Sanuk Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 77 24 31 116
- Website
- sanuk-taxi-service.business.site
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Sanuk Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 77 24 31 116
- Website
- sanuk-taxi-service.business.site
Bentota Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 39 09 573
- Website
- bentotataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Greyhound, Best ways to travel around Australia, and Travelling around the UAE - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Matugama to Kandy bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Matugama to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matugama to Kandy is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Matugama to Kandy.
There are 1566+ hotels available in Kandy.