There are 7 ways to get from Negombo to Matale by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly to Kandy
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
1h 33mRs 21,248–136,266Train
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 to ibbagamuwabus
4h 42mDrive 117.9 km
- Drive from Negombo to Matalecar 117.9 km
2h 18mRs 5,320–7,685Taxi
- Take the taxi from Negombo to Mataletaxi 117.9 km
2h 18mRs 19,000–24,000Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Mataletaxi
1h 44mRs 22,348–147,566Fly 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 23,648–139,366
Negombo to Matale by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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. 21000 - Rs. 140000.
No, there is no direct bus from Negombo to Matale. However, there are services departing from Negombo and arriving at ibbagamuwa via Colombo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
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 142 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 42m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 33m 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 fly which takes 1h 33m and costs Rs. 21000 - Rs. 140000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 42m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 15m.
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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Negombo to Matale via Pettah, Colombo, and ibbagamuwa in around 4h 42m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–140,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ragama to Matale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- NCG Express Facebook
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- info@eseat.lk
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Colombo to ibbagamuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,500–24,000
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
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
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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Booking & Getting There
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 1207+ hotels available in Matale.