What is the cheapest way to get from Matara to Matale?

The cheapest way to get from Matara to Matale is to bus and train which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 5500 and takes 8h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Matara to Matale?

The fastest way to get from Matara to Matale is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 23m and costs Rs. 41000 - Rs. 150000.

Is there a direct train between Matara and Matale?

No, there is no direct train from Matara to Matale. However, there are services departing from Matara and arriving at Matale via Colombo Fort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.

How far is it from Matara to Matale?

The distance between Matara and Matale is 310 km. The road distance is 271.2 km.

How do I travel from Matara to Matale without a car?

The best way to get from Matara to Matale without a car is to bus which takes 6h 28m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2800.

How long does it take to get from Matara to Matale?

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Matara to Matale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Matara to Matale train from?

Matara to Matale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matara station.

Train or bus from Matara to Matale?

The best way to get from Matara to Matale is to bus which takes 6h 28m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 2800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 1500 - Rs. 10000 and takes 9h 56m.

Where does the Matara to Matale train arrive?

Matara to Matale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.

Can I drive from Matara to Matale?

Yes, the driving distance between Matara to Matale is 271 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Matara to Matale.

Where can I stay near Matale?

There are 1227+ hotels available in Matale.

Matara to Matale - 8 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Matara to Matale by taxi, plane, bus, train, 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, fly to Kandy
best
1. Take the taxi from Matara to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
3h 23m
Rs 41,281–144,677
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Matara to Fort Stationtrain Beliatta
2. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mataletrain Colombo
9h 56m
Rs 1,540–9,653
Bus
1. Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Stationbus Matara
2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
6h 28m
Rs 2,312–2,708
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Matara Bus Station to Fort Stationbus Matara
2. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mataletrain Colombo
8h 23m
Rs 1,822–5,268
Drive 271.2 km
1. Drive from Matara to Matalecar 271.2 km
3h 58m
Rs 11,369–16,422
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Matara to Mataletaxi 271.2 km
3h 58m
Rs 41,000–50,000
Taxi, fly to Sigiriya Airport
1. Take the taxi from Matara to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
3. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Mataletaxi
3h 42m
Rs 43,981–146,677
Taxi, fly to Hatton
1. Take the taxi from Matara to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
3. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Mataletaxi
4h 27m
Rs 44,281–148,477

Matara to Matale by train

5Weekly Trains

9h 56mAverage Duration

Rs 1,540Cheapest Price

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Distance: 309.7 km
Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Matara, Sri Lanka and Matale, Sri Lanka?

You can take a bus from Matara Bus Station to Matale via Fort Station, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Kandy Good Shed Bus Station in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Matara to Matale via Fort Station and Colombo Fort in around 9h 56m.

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