There are 6 ways to get from Battaramulla to Matale by plane, bus, car, taxi, or train
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Fly to Kandy
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
1h 53mRs 28,830–145,226Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Malabe to Kandybus 17
- Take the train from Kandy to Mataletrain Colombo
6h 9mRs 1,490–3,324Bus
- Take the bus from Malabe to Kandybus 17
4h 16mRs 2,190–2,624Drive 139.4 km
- Drive from Battaramulla to Matalecar 139.4 km
2h 27mRs 6,267–9,052Taxi
- Take the taxi from Battaramulla to Mataletaxi 139.4 km
2h 27mRs 38,000–46,000Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Mataletaxi
2h 4mRs 29,930–146,526
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Battaramulla to Matale is to bus and train which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 3400 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Battaramulla to Matale is to fly which takes 1h 53m and costs Rs. 28000 - Rs. 150000.
No, there is no direct bus from Battaramulla to Matale. However, there are services departing from Malabe and arriving at Kandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Battaramulla and Matale is 169 km. The road distance is 139.4 km.
The best way to get from Battaramulla to Matale without a car is to bus which takes 4h 16m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2700.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Battaramulla to Matale, including transfers.
Battaramulla to Matale bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Malabe station.
The best way to get from Battaramulla to Matale is to fly which takes 1h 53m and costs Rs. 28000 - Rs. 150000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2700 and takes 4h 16m.
Battaramulla to Matale bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Battaramulla to Matale is 139 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Battaramulla to Matale.
What companies run services between Battaramulla, Sri Lanka and Matale, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) once daily. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Malabe to Kandy every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–430 and the journey takes 3h 46m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Matale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Malabe to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–430
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 390–430
- Semi Lux
- Rs 460–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
Bus from Malabe to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–430
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 390–430
- Semi Lux
- Rs 460–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,500–46,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
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