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

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There are 7 ways to get from Hikkaduwa to Matale by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hikkaduwa to ibbagamuwabus bus
    4h 43m
    Rs 2,933–3,734

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hikkaduwa to Alawwabus bus
    2. Take the train from Alawwa to Mataletrain train Colombo
    7h 45m
    Rs 2,101–4,192

  3. Drive 229.2 km

    1. Drive from Hikkaduwa to Matalecar car 229.2 km
    3h 31m
    Rs 10,418–15,047

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hikkaduwa to Mataletaxi taxi 229.2 km
    3h 31m
    Rs 25,000–30,000

  5. Taxi, fly to Sigiriya Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Hikkaduwa to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    3. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Mataletaxi taxi
    3h 18m
    Rs 54,882–158,379

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Hikkaduwa to Fort Stationtrain train Beliatta
    2. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mataletrain train Colombo
    8h 5m
    Rs 2,553–6,041

  7. Taxi, fly to Kandy

    1. Take the taxi from Hikkaduwa to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane CMB - KDW
    3h 7m
    Rs 52,182–156,379

Hikkaduwa to Matale by train

Calendar5Weekly Trains
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
TicketRs 2,553Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 242.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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

Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Hikkaduwa to ibbagamuwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 900–1,300 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hikkaduwa to Matale via Fort Station and Colombo Fort in around 8h 5m.

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