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251 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kandy to Matara

Composite routes from Kandy to Matara

Cheapest
3 h 31 min
Car
251 km.
from $13
Other
6 h 50 min
148 km.
from $6.33
5 h 22 min
Train, Bus
148 km.
from $4.26
7 h 5 min
148 km.
from $4.52
2 h 22 min
Taxi, Plane
148 km.
from $336.36
2 h 22 min
Taxi, Plane
148 km.
from $336.27

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 1
Cinnamon Air
Website
Cinnamon Air
Website
30 min
Every day
$279.48–$495.44
+94 11 2 475 475
+94 11 2 475 475
Call
Train operators
Found: 1
Sri Lanka Railways
Website
Sri Lanka Railways
Website
2h 37m
Every 4 hours
$0.83–$2.54
+94 11 4 600 111
+94 11 4 600 111
Call
Bus operators
Found: 1
National Transport Commission
Website
National Transport Commission
Website
2h 35m
Every 20 minutes
$1.52–$2.79
0112587372
0112587372
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Matara is to train which costs $1.41 - $9.78 and takes 6h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kandy to Matara is to fly which takes 1h 35m and costs $271.74 - $478.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Kandy and Matara?

No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Matara station. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Matara Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Kandy and Matara?

No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Matara. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Matara via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Kandy to Matara?

The distance between Kandy and Matara is 203 km. The road distance is 250.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kandy to Matara without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 22m and costs $1.96 - $4.57 .

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

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Kandy to Matara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kandy to Matara bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kandy to Matara train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Kandy to Matara?

The best way to get from Kandy to Matara is to fly which takes 1h 35m and costs $271.74 - $478.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2.39 - $4.24 and takes 7h 5m, you could also train, which costs $1.41 - $9.78 and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the Kandy to Matara bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Kandy and Matara?

It is currently 19:21 at both, Kandy and Matara.

Where does the Kandy to Matara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kandy to Matara?

Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Matara is 251 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Kandy to Matara.

Where can I stay near Matara?

There are 3026+ hotels available in Matara. Prices start at $15.72 per night.
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