There are 7 ways to get from Negombo to Matale by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
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Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Mataletaxi
1h 44mRs 19,348–117,566Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ragama to Mataletrain Colombo
6h 15mRs 2,387–5,845Bus
- Take the bus from Negombo to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Stationbus Colombo
4h 41mDrive 117.9 km
- Drive from Negombo to Matalecar 117.9 km
2h 18mRs 5,378–7,768Taxi
- Take the taxi from Negombo to Mataletaxi 117.9 km
2h 18mRs 18,000–22,000Fly to Kandy
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
1h 33mRs 17,648–115,566Fly to Hatton, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Mataletaxi
2h 35mRs 19,648–119,366
Negombo to Matale by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Matale is to train which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Negombo to Matale is to fly which takes 1h 33m and costs Rs. 17000 - Rs. 120000.
No, there is no direct bus from Negombo to Matale station. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Kandy Good Shed Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Negombo to Matale. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at Matale via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Negombo and Matale is 198 km. The road distance is 117.9 km.
The best way to get from Negombo to Matale without a car is to bus which takes 4h 41m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Negombo to Matale, including transfers.
Negombo to Matale bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Negombo station.
Negombo to Matale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ragama station.
The best way to get from Negombo to Matale is to bus which takes 4h 41m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 15m, you could also fly, which costs Rs. 17000 - Rs. 120000 and takes 1h 33m.
What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Matale, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Negombo to Matale via Pettah, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Kandy Good Shed Bus Station in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ragama to Matale 5 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 26m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Ragama to Matale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- ncgexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Negombo to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kandy Good Shed Bus Station
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,500–22,000
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Negombo to Matale bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Negombo to Matale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Matale is 118 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Negombo to Matale.
There are 1298+ hotels available in Matale.