There are 3 ways to get from Matale to Galewela by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matale to Galewela is to drive which costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2600 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Matale to Galewela is to drive which takes 41 min and costs Rs. 1700 - Rs. 2600.
The distance between Matale and Galewela is 136 km. The road distance is 38.4 km.
The best way to get from Matale to Galewela without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 34m and costs Rs. 2000 - Rs. 4100.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Matale to Galewela, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Matale to Galewela is 38 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Matale to Galewela.
There are 276+ hotels available in Galewela.
What companies run services between Matale, Sri Lanka and Galewela, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Matale to Galewela. However, you can take the train to Polgahawela, walk to Polgahawela, then take the bus to Galewela. Alternatively, you can drive from Matale to Galewela in around 41 min.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Matale to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- 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 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Polgahawela to Galewela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
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