There are 5 ways to get from Talaimannar to Kandy by taxi, train, bus, 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, train
best- Take the taxi from Talaimannar to Mankulamtaxi
- Take the train from Mankulam to Polgahawela Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain
8h 54mRs 8,355–17,020Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Talaimannar to Kachcheritaxi
- Take the bus from Kachcheri to Kurunegalabus
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
10h 11mRs 11,995–13,699Drive 267.2 km
- Drive from Talaimannar to Kandycar 267.2 km
4h 57mRs 11,274–16,284Taxi
- Take the taxi from Talaimannar to Kandytaxi 267.2 km
4h 57mRs 13,000–16,000Taxi, bus via Colombo
- Take the taxi from Talaimannar to Jaffnataxi
- Take the bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus
16h 8mRs 9,125–10,927
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Talaimannar to Kandy is to taxi and train which costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 17000 and takes 8h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Talaimannar to Kandy is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.
The distance between Talaimannar and Kandy is 388 km. The road distance is 267.2 km.
The best way to get from Talaimannar to Kandy without a car is to taxi and train which takes 8h 54m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 17000.
It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Talaimannar to Kandy, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Talaimannar to Kandy is 267 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Talaimannar to Kandy.
There are 1433+ hotels available in Kandy.
What companies run services between Talaimannar, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Talaimannar to Kandy. However, you can take the taxi to Mankulam, take the train to Polgahawela Junction, then take the train to Kandy. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kachcheri, take the bus to Kurunegala, take the bus to Ambepussa, then take the bus to Kandy.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Mankulam to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–7,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,700–7,500
Train from Polgahawela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,600
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 1,400–2,600
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kachcheri to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,350–2,500
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,350–2,500
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
Bus from Jaffna to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–1,650
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 1,300–1,500
- Semi Lux
- Rs 1,600–2,300
- Super Lux
- Rs 3,000–3,900
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–16,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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