There are 5 ways to get from Matale to Kalutara by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via ibbagamuwa
best- Take the bus from ibbagamuwa to Kalutarabus
3h 36mRs 2,891–3,612Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kandy to Panadurabus 17
7h 4mRs 2,431–4,501Train
- Take the train from Matale to Colombo Forttrain Matale
- Take the train from Fort Station to Kalutara Southtrain Maradana
6h 15mRs 2,501–5,911Drive 175.1 km
- Drive from Matale to Kalutaracar 175.1 km
2h 52mRs 8,029–11,597Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matale to Kalutarataxi 175.1 km
2h 52mRs 8,500–11,000
Matale to Kalutara by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matale to Kalutara is to bus which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 4500 and takes 7h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Matale to Kalutara is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct train from Matale to Kalutara. However, there are services departing from Matale and arriving at Kalutara South via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Matale and Kalutara is 190 km. The road distance is 175.1 km.
The best way to get from Matale to Kalutara without a car is to bus via ibbagamuwa which takes 3h 36m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3700.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Matale to Kalutara, including transfers.
Matale to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matale station.
The best way to get from Matale to Kalutara is to bus via ibbagamuwa which takes 3h 36m and costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 3700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 15m.
Matale to Kalutara train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matale to Kalutara is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Matale to Kalutara.
What companies run services between Matale, Sri Lanka and Kalutara, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from ibbagamuwa to Kalutara once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Matale to Kalutara South via Colombo Fort and Fort Station in around 6h 15m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Matale to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
Train from Fort Station to Kalutara South
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from ibbagamuwa to Kalutara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy to Panadura
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 490–550
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 490–550
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–850
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,400
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