Matale to Kandy

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Matale to Kandy Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Taxi	Ceylon Roots	Van 6pax	Any time	+30m	$48.17
Taxi	Ceylon Roots	Comfort 2pax	Any time	+30m	$39.25
Taxi	Lakpura	Standard Car	Any time	+36m	$32.00
Taxi	TaxiBazaar	Hatchback 4pax	Any time	+21m	$66.57
Taxi	TaxiBazaar	Sedan	Any time	+21m	$66.67
Taxi	TaxiBazaar	SUV 6pax	Any time	+21m	$91.68
Train	Sri Lanka Railways	Second Class Seat	06:20	07:39	$12.19

How to get from Matale to Kandy

Travelling between Matale and Kandy 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 102.56 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 36.04.

How long does it take to get from Matale to Kandy?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 2 hours to travel between Matale and Kandy depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Matale and Kandy. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 21m. Train does a much slower job and take about 1h 19m to reach Kandy.

How much does it cost to get from Matale to Kandy?

Travelling between Matale and Kandy can be as cheap as USD 36.04 if you opt for a Lakpura taxi and as expensive as USD 102.56 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.

How many trips per day are there between Matale and Kandy ?

4 from Matale to Kandy starting from 00:00 Matale until 00:00 Matale

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Matale to Kandy.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door 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.

Companies offering charters between Matale and Kandy

Lakpura, TaxiBazaar

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Matale to Kandy?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus+taxi remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

50% chosen Bus+taxi
25% bought a taxi ride
25% took a train

Transportation from Matale to Kandy

Trains

$ 12.61
Buses

$ 38.54
Taxis

$ 36.04
Ferries are not available
Flights are not available
Vans are not available

Facts about the transport from Matale to Kandy

Cheapest Transport	$13
Fastest Transport	21m
Earliest Departure	12:00 AM
Latest Departure	6:20 AM
Departures per day	4
Distance	18 kilometers
Transport Companies	Ceylon Roots, Lakpura, Sri Lanka Railways, TaxiBazaar