There are 7 ways to get from Malabe to Matale by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Kandy
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
1h 58mRs 29,023–145,455Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Malabe to Kandybus 17
- Take the train from Kandy to Mataletrain Colombo
6h 9mRs 1,490–3,324Bus
- Take the bus from Malabe to Kandybus 17
4h 16mRs 2,190–2,624Train
- Take the train from Ragama to Mataletrain Colombo
4h 49mRs 6,634–9,422Drive 134.9 km
- Drive from Malabe to Matalecar 134.9 km
2h 22mRs 6,094–8,802Taxi
- Take the taxi from Malabe to Mataletaxi 134.9 km
2h 22mRs 37,000–44,000Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
- Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Mataletaxi
2h 9mRs 30,123–146,755
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Malabe to Matale is to bus and train which costs Rs. 1400 - Rs. 3400 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Malabe to Matale is to fly which takes 1h 58m and costs Rs. 29000 - Rs. 150000.
No, there is no direct bus from Malabe to Matale. However, there are services departing from Malabe and arriving at Kandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Malabe to Matale. However, there are services departing from Ragama and arriving at Matale via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Malabe and Matale is 170 km. The road distance is 134.9 km.
The best way to get from Malabe to Matale without a car is to bus which takes 4h 16m and costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2700.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Malabe to Matale, including transfers.
Malabe to Matale bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Malabe station.
Malabe to Matale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ragama station.
The best way to get from Malabe to Matale is to fly which takes 1h 58m and costs Rs. 29000 - Rs. 150000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2100 - Rs. 2700 and takes 4h 16m, you could also train, which costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 9500 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Malabe, Sri Lanka and Matale, Sri Lanka?
Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) once daily. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Malabe to Kandy every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–430 and the journey takes 3h 46m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 16,000–130,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Ragama to Matale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- 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 1,200–1,600
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Malabe to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–430
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 390–430
- Semi Lux
- Rs 460–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
Bus from Malabe to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–430
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 390–430
- Semi Lux
- Rs 460–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Estimated price
- Rs 3,500–44,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
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Booking & Getting There
Malabe to Matale bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Kandy station.
Malabe to Matale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Malabe to Matale is 135 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Malabe to Matale.
There are 1215+ hotels available in Matale.