There are 3 ways to get from Matale to Galgamuwa by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Matale to Polgahawelatrain Matale
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Galgamuwatrain Colombo / ...
5h 49mRs 2,434–5,356Drive 92.2 km
- Drive from Matale to Galgamuwacar 92.2 km
2h 14mRs 3,877–5,601Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matale to Galgamuwataxi 92.2 km
2h 14mRs 10,000–12,000
Matale to Galgamuwa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matale to Galgamuwa is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 5500 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Matale to Galgamuwa is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs Rs. 3800 - Rs. 6000.
No, there is no direct train from Matale to Galgamuwa. However, there are services departing from Matale and arriving at Galgamuwa via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Matale and Galgamuwa is 161 km. The road distance is 92.2 km.
The best way to get from Matale to Galgamuwa without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Matale to Galgamuwa, including transfers.
Matale to Galgamuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matale station.
Matale to Galgamuwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matale to Galgamuwa is 92 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Matale to Galgamuwa.
There are six+ hotels available in Galgamuwa.
What companies run services between Matale, Sri Lanka and Galgamuwa, North Western, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Matale to Galgamuwa via Polgahawela Junction in around 5h 49m.
- 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
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Galgamuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,800
- 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 2,500–2,800
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