There are 4 ways to get from Matale to Mirigama by taxi, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Matale to Kandytaxi
- Take the bus from Kandy to Ambepussabus 17
2h 10mRs 2,522–3,057Train
cheapest- Take the train from Matale to Polgahawelatrain Matale
4h 33mRs 1,934–5,056Drive 85.2 km
- Drive from Matale to Mirigamacar 85.2 km
1h 38mRs 3,582–5,173Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matale to Mirigamataxi 85.2 km
1h 38mRs 4,300–5,500
Matale to Mirigama by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matale to Mirigama is to taxi and bus which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3100 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Matale to Mirigama is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 5500.
No, there is no direct train from Matale to Mirigama. However, there are services departing from Matale and arriving at Mirigama via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Matale and Mirigama is 96 km. The road distance is 85.2 km.
The best way to get from Matale to Mirigama without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 2h 10m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 3100.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Matale to Mirigama, including transfers.
Matale to Mirigama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matale station.
Matale to Mirigama train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matale to Mirigama is 85 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Matale to Mirigama.
There are 141+ hotels available in Mirigama.
What companies run services between Matale, Sri Lanka and Mirigama, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Matale to Polgahawela once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,600 and the journey takes 3h 11m.
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,400–5,500
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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