There are 5 ways to get from Walasmulla to Kandy by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Stationbus Matara
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
6h 48mRs 13,338–17,300Train
cheapest- Take the train from Beliatta to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kandytrain Colombo
9h 10mRs 7,271–12,992Drive 214.7 km
- Drive from Walasmulla to Kandycar 214.7 km
4h 6mRs 9,636–13,918Bus
- Take the bus from Matara to Panadurabus Matara
- Take the bus from Panadura to Kandybus 17
7h 9mRs 12,530–15,461Bus via Veyangoda
- Take the bus from Tangalle to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
7h 28mRs 8,971–10,860
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Walasmulla to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 13000 and takes 9h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Walasmulla to Kandy is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs Rs. 9500 - Rs. 14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Walasmulla to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Matara and arriving at Kandy via Panadura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Walasmulla to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Beliatta and arriving at Kandy via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
The distance between Walasmulla and Kandy is 310 km. The road distance is 214.7 km.
The best way to get from Walasmulla to Kandy without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 48m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Walasmulla to Kandy, including transfers.
Walasmulla to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Matara station.
Walasmulla to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Beliatta station.
The best way to get from Walasmulla to Kandy is to train which takes 9h 10m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 13000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 16000 and takes 7h 9m.
What companies run services between Walasmulla, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Walasmulla to Kandy via Beliatta and Fort Station in around 9h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Walasmulla to Kandy via Matara and Panadura in around 7h 9m.
- 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 Beliatta to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- 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 2,400–3,100
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Walasmulla to Kandy bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Panadura station.
Walasmulla to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Walasmulla to Kandy is 215 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Walasmulla to Kandy.
There are 1566+ hotels available in Kandy.









