There are 4 ways to get from Talaimannar to Kandy by taxi, train, bus, 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.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Talaimannar to Mankulamtaxi
- Take the train from Mankulam to Polgahawela Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain
8h 46mRs 8,366–13,033Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Talaimannar to Kachcheritaxi
- Take the bus from Kachcheri to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus
10h 29mRs 11,047–12,646Drive 267.4 km
- Drive from Talaimannar to Kandycar 267.4 km
4h 48mRs 12,000–17,332Taxi
- Take the taxi from Talaimannar to Kandytaxi 267.4 km
4h 48mRs 19,000–23,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Talaimannar to Kandy is to taxi and train which costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 13000 and takes 8h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Talaimannar to Kandy is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 18000.
The distance between Talaimannar and Kandy is 388 km. The road distance is 267.4 km.
The best way to get from Talaimannar to Kandy without a car is to taxi and train which takes 8h 46m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 13000.
It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Talaimannar to Kandy, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Talaimannar to Kandy is 267 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Talaimannar to Kandy.
There are 1566+ hotels available in Kandy.
What companies run services between Talaimannar, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Talaimannar to Kandy. However, you can take the taxi to Mankulam, take the train to Polgahawela Junction, then take the train to Kandy. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kachcheri, take the bus to Nittambuwa, then take the bus to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Mankulam to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Polgahawela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 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 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kachcheri to Nittambuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–23,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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