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How to get fromColombo to Matale District (Region)by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Colombo to Matale District (Region) by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kurunegalatrain train Colombo / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Matale District (Region)taxi taxi
    2h 50m
    Rs 4,353–6,740

  2. Bus, taxi via Colombo

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Colombo to Galewelabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Galewela to Matale District (Region)taxi taxi
    3h 25m
    Rs 2,476–3,159

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Galewelabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Galewela to Matale District (Region)taxi taxi
    3h 3m

  4. Drive 150.3 km

    1. Drive from Colombo to Matale District (Region)car car 150.3 km
    2h 34m
    Rs 6,851–9,896

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Colombo to Matale District (Region)taxi taxi 150.3 km
    2h 34m
    Rs 41,000–49,000

  6. 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 Matale District (Region)taxi taxi
    1h 50m
    Rs 24,575–123,807

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mataletrain train Colombo
    5h 25m
    Rs 3,001–5,211

  8. Fly to Kandy, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane CMB - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Matale District (Region)taxi taxi
    2h 24m
    Rs 25,575–124,907

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 13,705Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Matale District (Region).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 151.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Matale District (Region), 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.

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