There are 3 ways to get from Horton Plains National Park to Matale by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ohiya to Kandytrain Badulla / ...
- Take the train from Kandy to Mataletrain Colombo
7h 18mRs 2,992–6,718Drive 125.6 km
- Drive from Horton Plains National Park to Matalecar 125.6 km
2h 21mRs 5,637–8,142Taxi
- Take the taxi from Horton Plains National Park to Mataletaxi 125.6 km
2h 21mRs 6,000–8,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Horton Plains National Park to Matale is to train which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 7h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Horton Plains National Park to Matale is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct train from Horton Plains National Park to Matale. However, there are services departing from Ohiya and arriving at Matale via Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between Horton Plains National Park and Matale is 158 km. The road distance is 125.6 km.
The best way to get from Horton Plains National Park to Matale without a car is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Horton Plains National Park to Matale, including transfers.
Horton Plains National Park to Matale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ohiya station.
Horton Plains National Park to Matale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Kandy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Horton Plains National Park to Matale is 126 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Horton Plains National Park to Matale.
There are 1348+ hotels available in Matale.
What companies run services between Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka and Matale, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Horton Plains National Park to Matale via Ohiya and Kandy in around 7h 18m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ohiya to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 Kandy to Matale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,000–8,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
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