There are 3 ways to get from Avukana Buddha statue to Matale by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Awukana to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Mataletrain Colombo
6h 31mRs 2,459–5,950Drive 72.4 km
- Drive from Avukana Buddha statue to Matalecar 72.4 km
1h 19mRs 3,279–4,736Taxi
- Take the taxi from Avukana Buddha statue to Mataletaxi 72.4 km
1h 19mRs 4,000–4,900
Avukana Buddha statue to Matale by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Avukana Buddha statue to Matale is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Avukana Buddha statue to Matale is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs Rs. 3200 - Rs. 4800.
No, there is no direct train from Avukana Buddha statue to Matale. However, there are services departing from Awukana and arriving at Matale via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Avukana Buddha statue and Matale is 178 km. The road distance is 72.4 km.
The best way to get from Avukana Buddha statue to Matale without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Avukana Buddha statue to Matale, including transfers.
Avukana Buddha statue to Matale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Awukana station.
Avukana Buddha statue to Matale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avukana Buddha statue to Matale is 72 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Avukana Buddha statue to Matale.
There are 1323+ hotels available in Matale.
What companies run services between Avukana Buddha statue, Sri Lanka and Matale, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Avukana Buddha statue to Matale via Awukana and Polgahawela in around 6h 31m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Awukana to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
Train from Polgahawela to Matale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- 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 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,000–4,900
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
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