There are 3 ways to get from Matale to Galewela by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matale to Galewela is to drive which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2400 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Matale to Galewela is to drive which takes 47 min and costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 2400.
The distance between Matale and Galewela is 135 km. The road distance is 38.4 km.
The best way to get from Matale to Galewela without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 34m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Matale to Galewela, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Matale to Galewela is 38 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Matale to Galewela.
There are 243+ hotels available in Galewela.
What companies run services between Matale, Sri Lanka and Galewela, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Matale to Galewela. However, you can take the train to Polgahawela, walk to Polgahawela, then take the bus to Galewela. Alternatively, you can drive from Matale to Galewela in around 47 min.
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Matale to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,600
- 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 2,300–2,600
- Phone
- +94 112 581 120
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Polgahawela to Galewela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
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