There are 5 ways to get from Matale to Laggala by taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Matale to Kurunegalataxi
- Take the train from Kurunegala to Thambuttegamatrain Colombo / ...
2h 52mRs 5,215–7,836Train
cheapest- Take the train from Matale to Polgahawelatrain Matale
- Take the train from Polgahawela Junction to Thambuttegamatrain Colombo / ...
6h 28mRs 4,134–8,013Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Matale to Kurunegalataxi
- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapurabus 15-1-1 / ...
4h 30mRs 5,303–6,341Drive 117 km
- Drive from Matale to Laggalacar 117 km
2h 10mRs 5,180–7,482Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matale to Laggalataxi 117 km
2h 10mRs 7,500–9,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Matale to Laggala is to train which costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 8000 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Matale to Laggala is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct train from Matale to Laggala. However, there are services departing from Matale and arriving at Thambuttegama via Polgahawela Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Matale and Laggala is 143 km. The road distance is 117 km.
The best way to get from Matale to Laggala without a car is to taxi and train which takes 2h 52m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 8000.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Matale to Laggala, including transfers.
Matale to Laggala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matale station.
Matale to Laggala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matale to Laggala is 117 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Matale to Laggala.
There are 523+ hotels available in Laggala.
What companies run services between Matale, Sri Lanka and Laggala, North Central, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Matale to Laggala via Polgahawela Junction and Thambuttegama in around 6h 28m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kurunegala to Thambuttegama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Matale to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Polgahawela Junction to Thambuttegama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Kurunegala to Anuradhapura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 420–470
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 420–470
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–9,500
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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