There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Talaimannar by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Mankulamtrain
- Take the taxi from Mankulam to Talaimannartaxi
8h 30mRs 8,009–13,076Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwabus
- Take the bus from Nittambuwa to Kachcheribus
- Take the taxi from Kachcheri to Talaimannartaxi
11h 15mRs 10,975–13,099Drive 267.3 km
- Drive from Kandy to Talaimannarcar 267.3 km
4h 49mRs 11,833–17,091Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Talaimannartaxi 267.3 km
4h 49mRs 19,000–23,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kandy to Talaimannar is to train and taxi which costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 14000 and takes 8h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kandy to Talaimannar is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 18000.
The distance between Kandy and Talaimannar is 388 km. The road distance is 267.3 km.
The best way to get from Kandy to Talaimannar without a car is to train and taxi which takes 8h 30m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 14000.
It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Kandy to Talaimannar, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kandy to Talaimannar is 267 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Kandy to Talaimannar.
There are 21+ hotels available in Talaimannar.
What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Talaimannar, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Kandy to Talaimannar. However, you can take the train to Polgahawela, take the train to Mankulam, then take the taxi to Talaimannar. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Nittambuwa, take the bus to Kachcheri, then take the taxi to Talaimannar.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Mankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Nittambuwa
- 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
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Nittambuwa to Kachcheri
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Sleeper/Seater
- Rs 2,700–2,800
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 5,500–23,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Black Cabs Taxi Service
- Phone
- + 94 77 78 86 994
- Website
- blackcabs.business.site
Jaffna Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 76 92 29 731
- Website
- jaffnacabtours.business.site
Jaffna Call Taxi and Cabs
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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