There are 3 ways to get from Kegalle to Matale by train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kegalle to Matale is to train which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3800 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Kegalle to Matale is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs Rs. 2700 - Rs. 4100.
No, there is no direct train from Kegalle to Matale. However, there are services departing from Yatagama and arriving at Matale via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Kegalle and Matale is 78 km. The road distance is 61.1 km.
The best way to get from Kegalle to Matale without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 3800.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Kegalle to Matale, including transfers.
Kegalle to Matale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Yatagama station.
Kegalle to Matale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kegalle to Matale is 61 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Kegalle to Matale.
There are 1319+ hotels available in Matale.
What companies run services between Kegalle, Sri Lanka and Matale, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Yatagama to Matale 5 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–2,900 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Yatagama to Matale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- 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 2,200–2,900
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