There are 4 ways to get from Matale to Katunayake by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
4h 30mRs 1,923–2,284Train
cheapest- Take the train from Matale to Colombo Forttrain Matale
5h 33mRs 1,401–3,161Drive 122.9 km
- Drive from Matale to Katunayakecar 122.9 km
1h 57mRs 5,617–8,113Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matale to Katunayaketaxi 122.9 km
1h 57mRs 33,000–40,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matale to Katunayake is to train which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 3200 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Matale to Katunayake is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Matale station to Katunayake station. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Katunayake Airport Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Matale to Katunayake. However, there are services departing from Matale and arriving at Colombo Fort via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Matale and Katunayake is 170 km. The road distance is 122.9 km.
The best way to get from Matale to Katunayake without a car is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2300.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Matale to Katunayake, including transfers.
Matale to Katunayake bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Matale to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matale station.
The best way to get from Matale to Katunayake is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 3200 and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between Matale, Sri Lanka and Katunayake, Sri Lanka?
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. Alternatively, 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.
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
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
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
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More Questions & Answers
Matale to Katunayake bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Matale to Katunayake train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matale to Katunayake is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Matale to Katunayake.
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