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How to get fromHorana South to Mataleby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Panadura to ibbagamuwabus bus
    3h 38m
    Rs 5,023–6,268

  2. Train via Malagala

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mataletrain train Colombo
    7h 30m
    Rs 2,896–4,979

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mataletrain train Colombo
    5h 30m
    Rs 12,189–15,969

  4. Drive  147.7 km

    1. Drive from Horana South to Matalecar car 147.7 km
    2h 54m
    Rs 6,643–9,595

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Horana South to Mataletaxi taxi 147.7 km
    2h 54m
    Rs 16,000–20,000

  6. Taxi, fly to Kandy

    1. Take the taxi from Horana South to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane CMB - KDW
    2h 14m
    Rs 37,161–155,072

  7. Taxi, fly to Sigiriya Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Horana South 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
    2h 25m
    Rs 38,261–156,372

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration30 minAverage Duration
TicketRs 16,218Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 191.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Horana South, Sri Lanka and Matale, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from Panadura to ibbagamuwa once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, 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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