There are 6 ways to get from Talalla to Kandy by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort StationMatara
- Take the train from Fort Station to KandyColombo
6h 18mRs 3,529–6,608Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kakanadura to Fort StationBeliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to KandyColombo
8h 35mRs 2,246–10,353Drive 260.1 km
- Drive from Talalla to Kandy260.1 km
3h 43mRs 10,861–15,688Taxi
- Take the taxi from Talalla to Kandy260.1 km
3h 43mRs 40,000–48,000Drive, fly, taxi
- Drive from Talalla to Colombo-Airport-CMB
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Kandy
4h 12mRs 23,645–105,875Bus
- Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort StationMatara
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus StationColombo
7h 10mRs 2,729–3,148
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Talalla to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3200 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Talalla to Kandy is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs Rs. 10000 - Rs. 16000.
The distance between Talalla and Kandy is 285 km. The road distance is 260.1 km.
The best way to get from Talalla to Kandy without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 18m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Talalla to Kandy, including transfers.
The best way to get from Talalla to Kandy is to train which takes 8h 35m and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 3200 and takes 7h 10m.
Yes, the driving distance between Talalla to Kandy is 260 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Talalla to Kandy.
There are 1489+ hotels available in Kandy.
What companies run services between Talalla, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Talalla to Kandy via Kakanadura and Fort Station in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Talalla to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Matara Bus Station, Fort Station, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 7h 10m.
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- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–90,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Fort Station to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,900
- 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 2,600–3,900
Train from Kakanadura to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–5,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–5,500
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–570
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 520–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 400–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 400–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 900–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,700–48,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Mirissa Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 04 32 871
Mirissa Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 25 57 271
- Website
- downsouthtaxi.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Senu Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 05 28 583
- Website
- senutaxicabs.com
Mr.Taxi.lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
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