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How to get fromColombo to Mataleby bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Matale by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Colombo to ibbagamuwabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from ibbagamuwa to Mataletaxi taxi
    2h 44m
    Rs 2,854–3,630

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mataletrain train Colombo
    4h 48m
    Rs 1,300–3,100

  3. Drive  137.9 km

    1. Drive from Colombo to Matalecar car 137.9 km
    2h 24m
    Rs 6,190–8,941

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Colombo to Mataletaxi taxi 137.9 km
    2h 24m
    Rs 37,000–45,000

  5. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Mataletaxi taxi
    1h 58m
    Rs 28,475–144,807

  6. Fly to Kandy

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane CMB - KDW
    1h 47m
    Rs 26,375–143,507

Colombo to Matale by train

Calendar5Weekly Trains
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
TicketRs 1,300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 143 km
  • Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Matale, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Matale 5 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) once daily.

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