There are 5 ways to get from Haputale to Matale by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Mini Bus
best- Take the bus from Ella to Kandybus
5h 26mRs 13,421–16,933Train
cheapest- Take the train from Haputale to Kandytrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Kandy to Mataletrain Colombo
7h 42mRs 2,140–6,778Drive 141.2 km
- Drive from Haputale to Matalecar 141.2 km
2h 43mRs 6,048–8,736Taxi
- Take the taxi from Haputale to Mataletaxi 141.2 km
2h 43mRs 18,000–22,000Train via Peradeniya
- Take the train from Haputale to Peradeniyatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Sarasavi Uyana to Mataletrain Colombo
7h 49mRs 2,284–6,592
Haputale to Matale by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Haputale to Matale is to train via Peradeniya which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 7000 and takes 7h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Haputale to Matale is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct train from Haputale to Matale. However, there are services departing from Haputale and arriving at Matale via Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
The distance between Haputale and Matale is 176 km. The road distance is 141.2 km.
The best way to get from Haputale to Matale without a car is to Mini Bus which takes 5h 26m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 17000.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Haputale to Matale, including transfers.
Haputale to Matale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Haputale station.
The best way to get from Haputale to Matale is to Mini Bus which takes 5h 26m and costs Rs. 13000 - Rs. 17000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 7000 and takes 7h 42m.
Haputale to Matale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Haputale to Matale is 141 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Haputale to Matale.
What companies run services between Haputale, Uva, Sri Lanka and Matale, Sri Lanka?
Tuktukdude Lesiure operates a bus from Ella to Kandy twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 12,380 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Magical Srilanka also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Haputale to Matale via Kandy in around 7h 42m.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Haputale to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–4,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–4,300
Train from Kandy to Matale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–2,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 850–2,500
Train from Haputale to Peradeniya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–4,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–4,100
Train from Sarasavi Uyana to Matale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,000–2,500
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 1,000–2,500
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,380
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,717
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Estimated price
- Rs 18,000–22,000
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
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