There are 5 ways to get from Trincomalee Station to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Ambepussabus Trincomalee-Colombo
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
6h 2mRs 2,098–2,919Train
- Take the train from Trincomalee to Polgahawelatrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
7h 40mRs 2,569–6,010Drive 181.2 km
- Drive from Trincomalee Station to Kandycar 181.2 km
3h 6mRs 8,234–11,893Taxi
- Take the taxi from Trincomalee Station to Kandytaxi 181.2 km
3h 6mRs 19,000–24,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
6h 14mRs 2,118–5,570
Trincomalee Station to Kandy by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trincomalee Station to Kandy is to bus which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 3000 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Trincomalee Station to Kandy is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Trincomalee Station to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Kandy via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Trincomalee Station to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Trincomalee Station and Kandy is 257 km. The road distance is 181.2 km.
The best way to get from Trincomalee Station to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 6h 2m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 3000.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Trincomalee Station to Kandy, including transfers.
Trincomalee Station to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Trincomalee station.
Trincomalee Station to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Trincomalee station.
The best way to get from Trincomalee Station to Kandy is to bus which takes 6h 2m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 3000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000 and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Trincomalee Station, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Trincomalee to Kandy via Ambepussa in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Trincomalee Station to Kandy via Trincomalee and Polgahawela in around 7h 40m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Trincomalee to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 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.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,800–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Trincomalee to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,700–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Trincomalee to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,300
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Estimated price
- Rs 19,000–24,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Trincomalee Station to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Trincomalee Station to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trincomalee Station to Kandy is 181 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Trincomalee Station to Kandy.
There are 1524+ hotels available in Kandy.