There are 5 ways to get from Balangoda to Matale by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, Mini Bus
best- Take the bus from Balangoda to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
- Take the bus from Ella to Kandybus
6h 45mRs 14,054–17,620Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Balangoda to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
- Take the bus from Ella to Kandybus
10h 23mRs 3,904–6,520Bus, train
- Take the bus from Balangoda to Bandarawelabus Colombo-Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Bandarawela to Kandytrain Badulla / ...
10h 34mRs 4,741–8,505Drive 152.7 km
- Drive from Balangoda to Matalecar 152.7 km
2h 58mRs 6,852–9,896Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balangoda to Mataletaxi 152.7 km
2h 58mRs 16,000–20,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balangoda to Matale is to bus which costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 6500 and takes 10h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Balangoda to Matale is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Balangoda to Matale. However, there are services departing from Balangoda and arriving at Kandy via Ella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Balangoda and Matale is 221 km. The road distance is 152.7 km.
The best way to get from Balangoda to Matale without a car is to bus and Mini Bus which takes 6h 45m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Balangoda to Matale, including transfers.
Balangoda to Matale bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Balangoda station.
Balangoda to Matale bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balangoda to Matale is 153 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Balangoda to Matale.
There are 1370+ hotels available in Matale.
What companies run services between Balangoda, Sri Lanka and Matale, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Balangoda to Matale via Ella, Ella, and Kandy in around 6h 45m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Bandarawela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Balangoda to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Balangoda to Bandarawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Balangoda to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–20,000
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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