There are 5 ways to get from Trincomalee District (Region) to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Thambalagamuwa to Ambepussabus Trincomalee-Colombo
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
5h 58mRs 3,632–4,138Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Palampoddaru to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
6h 14mRs 2,700–4,809Train
- Take the train from China Bay to Polgahawelatrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
7h 35mRs 3,466–7,141Drive 174.7 km
- Drive from Trincomalee District (Region) to Kandycar 174.7 km
3h 5mRs 7,849–11,337Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trincomalee District (Region) to Kandytaxi 174.7 km
3h 5mRs 12,000–15,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee District (Region) to Kandy is to bus and train which costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 4900 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee District (Region) to Kandy is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee District (Region) to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Thambalagamuwa and arriving at Kandy via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Trincomalee District (Region) to Kandy. However, there are services departing from China Bay and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between Trincomalee District (Region) and Kandy is 250 km. The road distance is 174.7 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee District (Region) to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 5h 58m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 4200.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Trincomalee District (Region) to Kandy, including transfers.
Trincomalee District (Region) to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Thambalagamuwa station.
Trincomalee District (Region) to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from China Bay station.
The best way to get from Trincomalee District (Region) to Kandy is to bus which takes 5h 58m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 4200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3400 - Rs. 7500 and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between Trincomalee District (Region), Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Trincomalee District (Region) to Kandy via Thambalagamuwa and Ambepussa in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Trincomalee District (Region) to Kandy via China Bay and Polgahawela in around 7h 35m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from China Bay to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
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
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
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Thambalagamuwa to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–15,000
Dilneth Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 99 78 656
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Trincomalee District (Region) to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Trincomalee District (Region) to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee District (Region) to Kandy is 175 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Trincomalee District (Region) to Kandy.
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