There are 5 ways to get from Trincomalee to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Ambepussabus Trincomalee-Colombo
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
6h 2mRs 2,098–2,596Train
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Polgahawelatrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
7h 22mRs 2,569–9,625Drive 180.4 km
- Drive from Trincomalee to Kandycar 180.4 km
3h 5mRs 7,633–11,026Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trincomalee to Kandytaxi 180.4 km
3h 5mRs 19,000–24,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
6h 14mRs 2,943–4,955
Trincomalee to Kandy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2600 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee to Kandy is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Kandy via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Trincomalee to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
The distance between Trincomalee and Kandy is 257 km. The road distance is 180.4 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 6h 2m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2600.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Trincomalee to Kandy, including transfers.
Trincomalee to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Trincomalee to Kandy is to bus which takes 6h 2m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 10000 and takes 7h 22m.
What companies run services between Trincomalee, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Trincomalee to Kandy via Ambepussa in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Trincomalee to Kandy via Polgahawela in around 7h 22m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Trincomalee to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,800–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Trincomalee to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,700–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- 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
- Phone
- +94 112 581 120
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–24,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Dilneth Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 99 78 656
- Website
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Trincomalee to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Trincomalee to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee to Kandy is 180 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Trincomalee to Kandy.
There are 1433+ hotels available in Kandy.