There are 7 ways to get from Govinna to Matale by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, fly to Sigiriya Airport
best- Take the taxi from Govinna to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Mataletaxi
2h 35mRs 37,589–139,123Train
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mataletrain Colombo
7h 37mRs 3,134–5,261Bus
- Take the bus from Malagala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus 122/210
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
5h 23mRs 3,624–4,301Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Govinna to Colombo Forttaxi
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mataletrain Colombo
5h 39mRs 14,518–18,721Drive 149.6 km
- Drive from Govinna to Matalecar 149.6 km
3hRs 6,839–9,878Taxi
- Take the taxi from Govinna to Mataletaxi 149.6 km
3hRs 16,000–20,000Taxi, fly to Kandy
- Take the taxi from Govinna to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
2h 24mRs 34,889–137,123
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Govinna to Matale is to train which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 5500 and takes 7h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Govinna to Matale is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 24m and costs Rs. 34000 - Rs. 140000.
No, there is no direct bus from Govinna to Matale station. However, there are services departing from Malagala and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Govinna to Matale. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Matale via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between Govinna and Matale is 264 km. The road distance is 149.6 km.
The best way to get from Govinna to Matale without a car is to bus which takes 5h 23m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 4300.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Govinna to Matale, including transfers.
Govinna to Matale bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Malagala station.
Govinna to Matale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Govinna to Matale is to bus which takes 5h 23m and costs Rs. 3600 - Rs. 4300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3100 - Rs. 5500 and takes 7h 37m.
What companies run services between Govinna, Sri Lanka and Matale, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Govinna to Matale via Malagala, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Kandy Good Shed Bus Station in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Matale 5 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 4h 48m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Matale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- 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 2,300–3,100
Train from Colombo Fort to Matale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- 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 2,300–3,100
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Malagala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–170
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 150–170
- Semi Lux
- Rs 150–220
- Super Lux
- Rs 290–370
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,500–25,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Sanuk Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 77 24 31 116
- Website
- sanuk-taxi-service.business.site
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
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Sanuk Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 77 24 31 116
- Website
- sanuk-taxi-service.business.site
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Sanuk Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 77 24 31 116
- Website
- sanuk-taxi-service.business.site
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kalutara Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 31 44 888
- Website
- kalutaracabs.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Sanuk Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 77 24 31 116
- Website
- sanuk-taxi-service.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Govinna to Matale bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Govinna to Matale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Govinna to Matale is 150 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Govinna to Matale.
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