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How to get fromKalutara to Mataleby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Kalutara to Matale by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kalutara to ibbagamuwabus bus
    3h 37m
    Rs 2,888–3,676

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Panadura to Kandybus bus 17
    2. Take the train from Kandy to Mataletrain train Colombo
    7h 20m
    Rs 2,373–4,476

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Kalutara South to Fort Stationtrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mataletrain train Colombo
    6h 50m
    Rs 2,505–5,970

  4. Drive 175 km

    1. Drive from Kalutara to Matalecar car 175 km
    2h 49m
    Rs 7,972–11,515

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kalutara to Mataletaxi taxi 175 km
    2h 49m
    Rs 8,500–11,000

  6. Taxi, fly to Sigiriya Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Kalutara to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    3. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Mataletaxi taxi
    2h 46m
    Rs 19,328–118,724

  7. Taxi, fly to Kandy

    1. Take the taxi from Kalutara to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane CMB - KDW
    2h 35m
    Rs 17,628–116,724

Kalutara to Matale by train

Calendar5Weekly Trains
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
TicketRs 2,505Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 186.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Kalutara, Sri Lanka and Matale, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Kalutara to ibbagamuwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kalutara South to Matale via Fort Station and Colombo Fort in around 6h 50m.

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