There are 3 ways to get from Balangoda to Matale by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Balangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus TerminalBadulla-Colombo / ...
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to MataleColombo
9h 34mRs 3,558–7,053Drive 152.5 km
- Drive from Balangoda to Matale152.5 km
2h 53mRs 6,406–9,253Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balangoda to Matale152.5 km
2h 53mRs 16,000–20,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balangoda to Matale is to bus and train which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500 and takes 9h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Balangoda to Matale is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
The distance between Balangoda and Matale is 294 km. The road distance is 152.5 km.
The best way to get from Balangoda to Matale without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 34m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 9h 34m to get from Balangoda to Matale, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Balangoda to Matale is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Balangoda to Matale.
There are 1265+ hotels available in Matale.
What companies run services between Balangoda, Sri Lanka and Matale, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Balangoda to Matale. However, you can take the bus to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, walk to Colombo Fort, then take the train to Matale. Alternatively, you can drive from Balangoda to Matale in around 2h 53m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Matale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–4,700
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–4,700
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Balangoda to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,250–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–20,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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