There are 4 ways to get from Bandarawela to Matale by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Mini Bus
best- Take the bus from Ella to Kandybus
5h 20mRs 14,589–17,150Train
cheapest- Take the train from Bandarawela to Kandytrain Badulla / ...
8h 9mRs 2,400–5,909Drive 140.9 km
- Drive from Bandarawela to Matalecar 140.9 km
2h 40mRs 6,404–9,250Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bandarawela to Mataletaxi 140.9 km
2h 40mRs 17,000–21,000
Bandarawela to Matale by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bandarawela to Matale is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 8h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Bandarawela to Matale is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Bandarawela to Matale. However, there are services departing from Bandarawela and arriving at Kandy via Ella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Bandarawela to Matale. However, there are services departing from Bandarawela and arriving at Matale via Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
The distance between Bandarawela and Matale is 166 km. The road distance is 140.9 km.
The best way to get from Bandarawela to Matale without a car is to Mini Bus which takes 5h 20m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Bandarawela to Matale, including transfers.
Bandarawela to Matale bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, depart from Ella station.
Bandarawela to Matale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Bandarawela station.
The best way to get from Bandarawela to Matale is to Mini Bus which takes 5h 20m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 8h 9m.
What companies run services between Bandarawela, Sri Lanka and Matale, Sri Lanka?
Tuktukdude Lesiure operates a bus from Ella to Kandy twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 12,956 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Magical Srilanka also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Bandarawela to Kandy 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 5h 46m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Bandarawela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- 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 2,300–3,100
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,956
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Ella to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,215
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Estimated price
- Rs 17,000–21,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bandarawela to Matale bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, arrive at Kandy station.
Bandarawela to Matale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bandarawela to Matale is 141 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Bandarawela to Matale.
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