There are 6 ways to get from Negombo to Matale by plane, taxi, 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.
Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)CMB - GIU
- Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Matale
1h 44mRs 19,997–109,515Drive 117.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Negombo to Matale117.9 km
2h 20mRs 4,872–7,038Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala57 / ...
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Matale
4h 8mRs 7,394–8,865Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bandaranaike Internation Airport to Colombo City
- Take the train from Colombo Fort to MataleColombo
8h 14mRs 5,947–10,113Taxi
- Take the taxi from Negombo to Matale117.9 km
2h 20mRs 18,000–22,000Fly to Hatton, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Matale
2h 34mRs 20,297–111,315
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Negombo to Matale is to drive which costs Rs. 4800 - Rs. 7500 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Negombo to Matale is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 44m and costs Rs. 20000 - Rs. 110000.
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 and taxi which takes 4h 8m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 9000.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Negombo to Matale, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Negombo to Matale is 118 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Negombo to Matale.
There are 1242+ hotels available in Matale.
What companies run services between Negombo, Sri Lanka and Matale, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Negombo to Matale. However, you can take the taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), then take the taxi to Matale. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Katunayake Airport Bus Station, take the bus to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, take the bus to Kurunegala, then take the taxi to Matale.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–100,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–100,000
- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Matale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 330–370
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 330–370
- Semi Lux
- Rs 390–550
- Super Lux
- Rs 700–950
- Phone
- +94 112 264 444
- comments@airport.lk
- Website
- airport.lk
Bus from Bandaranaike Internation Airport to Colombo City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 438
- Schedules at
- airport.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,600–22,000
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
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 How to get from Gatwick Airport into central London, How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia, and What documents do I need to cross Niagara Falls? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.