There are 3 ways to get from Kurunegala to Matale by train, car, or taxi
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Kurunegala to Matale by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kurunegala to Matale is to drive which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2900 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Kurunegala to Matale is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2900.
No, there is no direct train from Kurunegala to Matale. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Matale via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Kurunegala and Matale is 96 km. The road distance is 43.7 km.
The best way to get from Kurunegala to Matale without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Kurunegala to Matale, including transfers.
Kurunegala to Matale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Polgahawela station.
Kurunegala to Matale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kurunegala to Matale is 44 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Kurunegala to Matale.
There are 1371+ hotels available in Matale.
What companies run services between Kurunegala, Sri Lanka and Matale, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Polgahawela to Matale 5 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 23m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Polgahawela to Matale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,800
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
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