There are 7 ways to get from Kochchikade to Matale by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly to Kandy
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
1h 38mRs 22,931–138,255Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ragama to Mataletrain Colombo
6h 26mRs 2,393–5,854Bus
- Take the bus from Kochchikade to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo to ibbagamuwabus
4h 52mDrive 114 km
- Drive from Kochchikade to Matalecar 114 km
2h 14mRs 5,135–7,418Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochchikade to Mataletaxi 114 km
2h 14mRs 18,000–23,000Fly 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
1h 49mRs 24,031–149,555Fly to Hatton, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Mataletaxi
2h 41mRs 25,331–141,355
Kochchikade to Matale by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochchikade to Matale is to train which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Kochchikade to Matale is to fly which takes 1h 38m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 140000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochchikade to Matale. However, there are services departing from Kochchikade and arriving at ibbagamuwa via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochchikade to Matale. However, there are services departing from Kochchikade and arriving at Matale via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Kochchikade and Matale is 148 km. The road distance is 114 km.
The best way to get from Kochchikade to Matale without a car is to bus which takes 4h 52m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Kochchikade to Matale, including transfers.
Kochchikade to Matale bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kochchikade station.
Kochchikade to Matale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ragama station.
The best way to get from Kochchikade to Matale is to fly which takes 1h 38m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 140000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 52m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 26m.
What companies run services between Kochchikade, Sri Lanka and Matale, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kochchikade to Matale via Pettah, Colombo, and ibbagamuwa in around 4h 52m.
- 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 16,000–140,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- 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 Ragama to Matale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kochchikade to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to ibbagamuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,500–23,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kochchikade to Matale bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Kochchikade to Matale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochchikade to Matale is 114 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Kochchikade to Matale.
There are 1314+ hotels available in Matale.