There are 6 ways to get from Galaboda to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Stationbus Matara
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
6h 21mRs 2,451–4,434Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Matara to Panadurabus Matara
- Take the bus from Panadura to Kandybus 17
6h 43mRs 1,649–2,602Train
- Take the train from Matara to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
7h 52mRs 2,101–6,881Drive 252.1 km
- Drive from Galaboda to Kandycar 252.1 km
3h 24mRs 11,347–16,390Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galaboda to Kandytaxi 252.1 km
3h 24mRs 18,000–22,000Bus via Veyangoda
- Take the bus from Matara to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
6h 44mRs 1,870–2,427
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Galaboda to Kandy is to bus via Veyangoda which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2500 and takes 6h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Galaboda to Kandy is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 17000.
No, there is no direct bus from Galaboda to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Matara and arriving at Kandy via Panadura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Galaboda to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Matara and arriving at Kandy via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
The distance between Galaboda and Kandy is 285 km. The road distance is 252.1 km.
The best way to get from Galaboda to Kandy without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 21m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4500.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Galaboda to Kandy, including transfers.
Galaboda to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Matara station.
Galaboda to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matara station.
The best way to get from Galaboda to Kandy is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2600 and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Galaboda, Southern, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Galaboda to Kandy via Matara and Fort Station in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Galaboda to Kandy via Matara and Panadura in around 6h 43m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
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
Train from Matara to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
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
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 520–570
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 520–570
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
Bus from Matara to Panadura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 430–480
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 430–480
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–750
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,300
Bus from Panadura to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 490–540
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 490–540
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–850
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,400
Bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 270–300
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 270–300
- Semi Lux
- Rs 310–430
- Super Lux
- Rs 550–750
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–22,000
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Mirissa Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 25 57 271
- Website
- downsouthtaxi.com
Mirissa Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 04 32 871
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Booking & Getting There
Galaboda to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Panadura station.
Galaboda to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galaboda to Kandy is 252 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Galaboda to Kandy.
There are 1523+ hotels available in Kandy.