There are 4 ways to get from Matale to Homagama by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Matale to Colombo Forttrain Matale
4h 55mRs 7,801–11,011Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
5h 17mRs 4,537–5,122Drive 143 km
- Drive from Matale to Homagamacar 143 km
2h 26mRs 6,414–9,265Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matale to Homagamataxi 143 km
2h 26mRs 39,000–47,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matale to Homagama is to bus which costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 5500 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Matale to Homagama is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Matale station to Homagama. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Homagama via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Matale to Homagama. However, there are services departing from Matale and arriving at Colombo Fort via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Matale and Homagama is 174 km. The road distance is 143 km.
The best way to get from Matale to Homagama without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 11000.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Matale to Homagama, including transfers.
Matale to Homagama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Matale to Homagama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matale station.
The best way to get from Matale to Homagama is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4500 - Rs. 5500 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Matale, Sri Lanka and Homagama, Western, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Matale to Colombo Fort once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 4h 26m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Matale to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
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More Questions & Answers
Matale to Homagama bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Matale to Homagama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matale to Homagama is 143 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Matale to Homagama.
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