There are 5 ways to get from Mutur to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Palampoddaru to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
6h 37mRs 4,283–6,680Train
cheapest- Take the train from China Bay to Polgahawelatrain Trincomalee
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
7h 36mRs 4,013–7,788Drive 186.1 km
- Drive from Mutur to Kandycar 186.1 km
3h 15mRs 8,239–11,901Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mutur to Kandytaxi 186.1 km
3h 15mRs 13,000–16,000Bus
- Take the bus from Trincomalee to Ambepussabus Trincomalee-Colombo
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
6h 38mRs 4,190–5,506
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mutur to Kandy is to train which costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 8000 and takes 7h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Mutur to Kandy is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mutur to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Trincomalee and arriving at Kandy via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Mutur to Kandy. However, there are services departing from China Bay and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between Mutur and Kandy is 250 km. The road distance is 186.1 km.
The best way to get from Mutur to Kandy without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 37m and costs Rs. 4200 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Mutur to Kandy, including transfers.
Mutur to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Trincomalee station.
Mutur to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from China Bay station.
The best way to get from Mutur to Kandy is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 5500 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Mutur, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Mutur to Kandy via China Bay and Polgahawela in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mutur to Kandy via Trincomalee and Ambepussa in around 6h 38m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polgahawela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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 China Bay to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Polgahawela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Palampoddaru to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 900–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Trincomalee to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,800–2,700
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–16,000
Dilneth Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 99 78 656
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Mutur to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Mutur to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mutur to Kandy is 186 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Mutur to Kandy.
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