There are 4 ways to get from Matale to Bandarawela by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Mini Bus
best- Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
5h 22mRs 14,630–17,190Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kandy to Bandarawelatrain Colombo / ...
7h 27mRs 2,491–5,951Drive 141.6 km
- Drive from Matale to Bandarawelacar 141.6 km
2h 40mRs 6,437–9,298Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matale to Bandarawelataxi 141.6 km
2h 40mRs 17,000–21,000
Matale to Bandarawela by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matale to Bandarawela is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 7h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Matale to Bandarawela is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Matale to Bandarawela. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Bandarawela via Ella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Matale to Bandarawela. However, there are services departing from Matale and arriving at Bandarawela via Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
The distance between Matale and Bandarawela is 166 km. The road distance is 141.6 km.
The best way to get from Matale to Bandarawela without a car is to Mini Bus which takes 5h 22m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Matale to Bandarawela, including transfers.
Matale to Bandarawela bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, depart from Kandy station.
Matale to Bandarawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Matale to Bandarawela is to Mini Bus which takes 5h 22m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 7h 27m.
What companies run services between Matale, Sri Lanka and Bandarawela, Sri Lanka?
Tuktukdude Lesiure operates a bus from Kandy to Ella twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 12,956 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Magical Srilanka also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Bandarawela 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kandy to Bandarawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,956
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,215
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
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More Questions & Answers
Matale to Bandarawela bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, arrive at Ella station.
Matale to Bandarawela train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Bandarawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matale to Bandarawela is 142 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Matale to Bandarawela.
There are 1588+ hotels available in Bandarawela.