There are 6 ways to get from Kandy to Tangalle beach by plane, bus, train, 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.
Fly from Kandy, bus
best- Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Koggala (KCT)plane KDW - KCT
- Take the bus from Ahangama to Tangallebus
3h 49mRs 17,918–102,212Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus Colombo
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Tangallebus
8h 38mRs 1,225–1,699Train
- Take the train from Kandy to Fort Stationtrain Kandy / ...
- Take the train from Fort Station to Beliattatrain Maradana
7h 33mRs 5,616–10,974Train, bus
- Take the train from Kandy to Fort Stationtrain Kandy / ...
- Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus Colombo
7h 33mRs 2,606–4,664Drive 223.1 km
- Drive from Kandy to Tangalle beachcar 223.1 km
4h 15mRs 9,811–14,171Train to Hatton, fly, bus
- Take the train from Kandy to Hattontrain
- Fly from Hatton (NUF) to Koggala (KCT)plane NUF - KCT
- Take the bus from Ahangama to Tangallebus
6h 43mRs 17,955–103,750
Kandy (KDW) to Koggala (KCT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Tangalle beach is to bus which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1700 and takes 8h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Tangalle beach is to fly and bus which takes 3h 49m and costs Rs. 17000 - Rs. 110000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kandy station to Tangalle beach. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Tangalle via Nittambuwa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Kandy to Tangalle beach. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Beliatta via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
The distance between Kandy and Tangalle beach is 243 km. The road distance is 223.1 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Tangalle beach without a car is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 11000.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Kandy to Tangalle beach, including transfers.
Kandy to Tangalle beach bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Kandy to Tangalle beach train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Kandy to Tangalle beach is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 1200 - Rs. 1700 and takes 8h 38m.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Tangalle beach, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Kandy to Tangalle beach via Fort Station and Beliatta in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Tangalle beach via Nittambuwa and Tangalle in around 8h 38m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Kandy to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–95,000
Flights from Hatton to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–95,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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 Fort Station to Beliatta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 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 2,400–3,100
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
Train from Kandy to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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 Kandy to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Ahangama to Tangalle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Ahangama to Tangalle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Nittambuwa to Tangalle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,400
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–590
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 530–590
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwa
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Kandy to Tangalle beach bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nittambuwa station.
Kandy to Tangalle beach train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Tangalle beach is 223 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Kandy to Tangalle beach.
There are 1385+ hotels available in Tangalle beach.