There are 8 ways to get from Matale to Mirissa by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Kandy
best- Fly from Kandy (KDW) to Koggala (KCT)plane KDW - KCT
1h 40mRs 18,882–95,724Train
cheapest- Take the train from Matale to Colombo Forttrain Matale
- Take the train from Fort Station to Polwathumodaratrain Maradana
8h 24mRs 1,541–9,387Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Matara Bus Stationbus Ex 1-18
6h 44mRs 4,182–4,947Train, bus
- Take the train from Matale to Colombo Forttrain Matale
- Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus Colombo
7h 25mRs 3,631–7,467Drive 267.7 km
- Drive from Matale to Mirissacar 267.7 km
4h 1mRs 11,257–16,260Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matale to Mirissataxi 267.7 km
4h 1mRs 41,000–49,000Taxi to Hatton, fly
- Take the taxi from Matale to Hatton (NUF)taxi
- Fly from Hatton (NUF) to Koggala (KCT)plane NUF - KCT
2h 45mRs 21,398–94,288Taxi to Sigiriya Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Matale to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)taxi
- Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Koggala (KCT)plane GIU - KCT
2h 58mRs 21,513–97,652
Matale to Mirissa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matale to Mirissa is to train which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 9500 and takes 8h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Matale to Mirissa is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs Rs. 18000 - Rs. 100000.
No, there is no direct train from Matale to Mirissa. However, there are services departing from Matale and arriving at Polwathumodara via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
The distance between Matale and Mirissa is 204 km. The road distance is 267.7 km.
The best way to get from Matale to Mirissa without a car is to bus which takes 6h 44m and costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 5000.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Matale to Mirissa, including transfers.
Matale to Mirissa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matale station.
The best way to get from Matale to Mirissa is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs Rs. 18000 - Rs. 100000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 4100 - Rs. 5000 and takes 6h 44m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 9500 and takes 8h 24m.
Matale to Mirissa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matale to Mirissa is 268 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Matale to Mirissa.
What companies run services between Matale, Sri Lanka and Mirissa, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Kandy (KDW) to Koggala (KCT) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Matale to Mirissa via Kandy Good Shed Bus Station, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Matara Bus Station in around 6h 44m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Kandy to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,000–85,000
Flights from Hatton to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 9,500–80,000
Flights from Sigiriya Airport to Koggala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–85,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Matale to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–4,700
- 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 2,600–4,700
Train from Fort Station to Polwathumodara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 240–4,700
- 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 2,600–4,700
- 3rd Class
- Rs 1,802
- 2nd Class
- Rs 240
- 1st Class
- Rs 2,163
- 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
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Matara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 530–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
Bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 530–580
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 530–580
- Semi Lux
- Rs 650–900
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +94 112 581 120
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Matara Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,500–49,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Bali: What to do if Mount Agung erupts, The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, and How do I buy a London Underground ticket? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
There are 4361+ hotels available in Mirissa.