| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi | Real Lanka Holidays | Comfort 3pax | Any time | +4h 45m | $83.40 | |
Taxi | Ceylon Roots | Van 6pax | Any time | +4h 14m | $287.55 | |
Taxi | Ceylon Roots | Comfort 2pax | Any time | +4h 14m | $232.69 | |
Taxi | Ceylon Roots | Comfort 2pax | Any time | +4h 14m | $221.51 | |
Taxi | Ceylon Roots | Van 6pax | Any time | +4h 14m | $273.26 | |
Taxi | TaxiBazaar | Sedan | Any time | +2h 48m | $133.54 | |
Taxi | TaxiBazaar | Hatchback 4pax | Any time | +2h 48m | $133.44 | |
Taxi | TaxiBazaar | SUV 6pax | Any time | +2h 48m | $183.62 | |
Taxi | Lakpura | Standard Car | Any time | +6h 13m | $132.00 | |
Taxi | Real Lanka Holidays | Van 8pax | Any time | +4h 45m | $139.00 | |
Taxi | Real Lanka Holidays | Van 12pax | Any time | +4h 45m | $166.80 | |
Taxi | TaxiBazaar | Hatchback 4pax | Any time | +2h 47m | $127.08 | |
Taxi | TaxiBazaar | Sedan | Any time | +2h 47m | $127.18 | |
Taxi | TaxiBazaar | SUV 6pax | Any time | +2h 47m | $174.88 | |
Taxi | Lakpura | Standard Car | Any time | +6h 27m | $137.00 | |
Bus | Sri Lanka Bus Service | Super Luxury | 13:45 | 19:00 | $9.00 | |
Bus | Sri Lanka Bus Service | Air-conditioned Large Coach | 13:45 | 19:00 | $9.00 |
Travelling between Kandy and Matara is possible by Bus, train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 196.62 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 142.88.
It can take you anywhere between 3 and 7 hours to travel between Kandy and Matara depending on the means of transport you choose.
Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Kandy and Matara. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 2h 49m. Train does a much slower job and take about 6h 51m to reach Matara.
Travelling between Kandy and Matara can be as cheap as USD 142.88 if you opt for a TaxiBazaar taxi and as expensive as USD 196.62 if you buy a TaxiBazaar taxi ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kandy to Matara.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Sri Lanka Bus Service
Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
TaxiBazaar
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | $9 |
| Fastest Transport | 2h 49m |
| Earliest Departure | 12:00 午前 |
| Latest Departure | 6:15 午後 |
| Departures per day | 3 |
| Distance | 254 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Ceylon Roots, Sri Lanka Bus Service, Sri Lanka Railways, TaxiBazaar |