How to get fromNegombo to Mataleby plane, bus, taxi, train or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Negombo to Matale by plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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Fly to Kandy
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)CMB - KDW
1h 29m
Rs 18,297–102,515
Drive 117.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Negombo to Matale117.9 km
2h 20m
Rs 4,941–7,137
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala57 / ...
2. Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Matale
4h 7m
Rs 7,394–8,865
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bandaranaike Internation Airport to Colombo City
2. Take the train from Colombo Fort to MataleColombo
8h 14m
Rs 5,947–10,113
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Negombo to Matale117.9 km
2h 20m
Rs 18,000–22,000
Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)CMB - GIU
2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Matale
2h 4m
Rs 19,997–104,515
Fly to Hatton, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)CMB - NUF
2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Matale
2h 34m
Rs 21,297–101,315

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights

7Weekly Planes

30 minAverage Duration

Rs 12,420Cheapest Price

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Distance: 141.6 km
Duration: 1h 29m

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

Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) once daily.

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Matale, Sri Lanka(opens in a new window)

Matale (Sinhala: මාතලේ, Tamil: மாத்தளை) is a major city in Central Province, Sri Lanka. It is the administrative capital and largest urbanised city of Matale District. Matale is also the second largest urbanised and populated city in Central Province. It is located at the heart of the Central Highlands of the island and lies in a broad, green fertile valley at an elevation of 364 m above sea level. Surrounding the city are the Knuckles Mountain Range, the foothills were called Wiltshire by the British. They have also called this place as Matelle.

Things to do in Matale

Temple of the Tooth(Opens in a new window)

Sri Dalada Maligawa or the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. Kandy was the last capital of the Sri Lankan kings and is a World Heritage Site mainly due to the temple.

Sri Muthumariamman Temple(Opens in a new window)

Muthumariamman Temple (Tamil: முத்து மாரியம்மன் கோவில்) or Arulmigu Sri Muthumari Amman Kovil is a temple in Matale, Sri Lanka.

Kandy Lake(Opens in a new window)

Kandy Lake (Sinhala: බෝගම්බර වැව/ කිරි මූද), also known as Kiri Muhuda or the Sea of Milk, is an artificial lake in the heart of the hill city of Kandy, Sri Lanka, built in 1807 by King Sri Wickrama Rajasinghe next to the Temple of the Tooth. Over the years, it was reduced in size. It is a protected lake, with fishing banned. There are many legends and folklore regarding the lake. One such is that the small island at its center was used by the king's helm for bathing and was connected to the palace by secret tunnel.

Royal Botanical Gardens(Opens in a new window)

Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya are about 5.5 km to the west of the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It attracts 2 million visitors annually. It is near the Mahaweli River (the longest in Sri Lanka). It is renowned for its collection of orchids. The garden includes more than 4000 species of plants, including orchids, spices, medicinal plants and palm trees. Attached to it is the National Herbarium of Sri Lanka. The total area of the botanical garden is 147 acre, at 460 meters above sea level, and with a 200-day annual rainfall. It is managed by the Division of National Botanic Gardens of the Department of Agriculture.

Places to stay in Matale

Strathisla Tea Estate Bungalow(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

Aarunya Nature Resort - Kandy(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

Ashburnham Estate-98 Acre Tea Estate with Private Waterfalls(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Madulkelle Tea and Eco Lodge(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

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