There are 5 ways to get from Laggala to Matale by bus, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Tambuttegam to Kurunegalabus 57
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Mataletaxi
3h 17mRs 4,463–5,387Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thambuttegama to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Mataletrain Colombo
7h 9mRs 4,075–7,980Train, taxi
- Take the train from Thambuttegama to Kurunegalatrain Kankesanthurai / ...
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Mataletaxi
3h 20mRs 5,075–7,680Drive 116.9 km
- Drive from Laggala to Matalecar 116.9 km
2h 11mRs 5,341–7,715Taxi
- Take the taxi from Laggala to Mataletaxi 116.9 km
2h 11mRs 12,000–16,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Laggala to Matale is to train which costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 8000 and takes 7h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Laggala to Matale is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
No, there is no direct train from Laggala to Matale. However, there are services departing from Thambuttegama and arriving at Matale via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
The distance between Laggala and Matale is 151 km. The road distance is 116.9 km.
The best way to get from Laggala to Matale without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 17m and costs Rs. 4400 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Laggala to Matale, including transfers.
Laggala to Matale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Thambuttegama station.
Laggala to Matale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laggala to Matale is 117 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Laggala to Matale.
There are 1255+ hotels available in Matale.
What companies run services between Laggala, North Central, Sri Lanka and Matale, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Laggala to Matale via Thambuttegama and Polgahawela in around 7h 9m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Thambuttegama to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
Train from Thambuttegama to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
Train from Polgahawela to Matale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Tambuttegam to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 300–340
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 300–340
- Semi Lux
- Rs 350–490
- Super Lux
- Rs 650–850
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–16,000
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
SS Cabs
- Phone
- + 94 71 16 73 673
- Website
- sscabservice.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Derana
- Phone
- + 94 27 49 76 060
- Website
- deranakandy.wordpress.com
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