There are 4 ways to get from Dambulla cave temple to Matale by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Dambulla to Polgahawelabus
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Mataletrain Colombo
6h 41mRs 2,032–4,101Drive 46.1 km
- Drive from Dambulla cave temple to Matalecar 46.1 km
44 minRs 2,099–3,031Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dambulla cave temple to Mataletaxi 46.1 km
44 minRs 2,600–3,200Bus, train via Dambulla
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Polgahawelabus Trincomalee-Colombo
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Mataletrain Colombo
6h 45mRs 3,565–5,531
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dambulla cave temple to Matale is to drive which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 3100 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from Dambulla cave temple to Matale is to drive which takes 44 min and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 3100.
The distance between Dambulla cave temple and Matale is 156 km. The road distance is 46.1 km.
The best way to get from Dambulla cave temple to Matale without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 41m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4100.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Dambulla cave temple to Matale, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Dambulla cave temple to Matale is 46 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Dambulla cave temple to Matale.
There are 1320+ hotels available in Matale.
What companies run services between Dambulla cave temple, Sri Lanka and Matale, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Dambulla cave temple to Matale. However, you can walk to Dambulla, take the bus to Polgahawela, walk to Polgahawela, then take the train to Matale. Alternatively, you can drive from Dambulla cave temple to Matale in around 44 min.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
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
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
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,600–3,200
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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?, Getting to Rome from the airport, and Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland - to help you get the most out of your next trip.