| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi | Real Lanka Holidays | Comfort 3pax | Any time | +4h 50m | $72.30 | |
Taxi | Ceylon Roots | Van 6pax | Any time | +4h 25m | $273.26 | |
Taxi | Ceylon Roots | Comfort 2pax | Any time | +4h 25m | $221.51 | |
Taxi | Lakpura | Standard Car | Any time | +6h 13m | $132.00 | |
Taxi | Real Lanka Holidays | Van 8pax | Any time | +4h 50m | $120.50 | |
Taxi | Real Lanka Holidays | Van 12pax | Any time | +4h 50m | $144.60 | |
Taxi | TaxiBazaar | SUV 6pax | Any time | +2h 47m | $176.61 | |
Taxi | TaxiBazaar | Sedan | Any time | +2h 47m | $128.44 | |
Taxi | TaxiBazaar | Hatchback 4pax | Any time | +2h 47m | $128.33 | |
Taxi | TaxiBazaar | Sedan | Any time | +2h 48m | $133.23 | |
Taxi | TaxiBazaar | Hatchback 4pax | Any time | +2h 48m | $133.13 | |
Taxi | TaxiBazaar | SUV 6pax | Any time | +2h 48m | $183.19 | |
Taxi | Ceylon Roots | Van 6pax | Any time | +4h 25m | $282.79 | |
Taxi | Ceylon Roots | Comfort 2pax | Any time | +4h 25m | $228.96 | |
Taxi | Lakpura | Standard Car | Any time | +6h 27m | $137.00 | |
Bus | Sri Lanka Bus Service | Air-conditioned Large Coach | 07:15 | 13:45 | $9.00 |
Travelling between Matara and Kandy is possible by Bus, train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 202.57 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 147.20.
It can take you anywhere between 3 and 7 hours to travel between Matara and Kandy depending on the means of transport you choose.
Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Matara and Kandy. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 2h 49m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 6h 30m to reach Kandy.
Travelling between Matara and Kandy can be as cheap as USD 147.20 if you opt for a TaxiBazaar taxi and as expensive as USD 202.57 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 Matara to Kandy.
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 | 2:41 凌晨 |
| Latest Departure | 7:15 早上 |
| Departures per day | 3 |
| Distance | 141 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Sri Lanka Bus Service, Sri Lanka Railways, TaxiBazaar |