There are 5 ways to get from Matale to Horana South by bus, train, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from ibbagamuwa to Panadurabus
3h 38mRs 4,991–6,212Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Matale to Colombo Forttrain Matale
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Malagalabus 122/210
6h 17mRs 2,851–4,981Train, taxi
- Take the train from Matale to Colombo Forttrain Matale
- Take the taxi from Colombo Fort to Horana Southtaxi
5h 8mRs 12,301–17,011Drive 148.5 km
- Drive from Matale to Horana Southcar 148.5 km
2h 55mRs 6,668–9,632Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matale to Horana Southtaxi 148.5 km
2h 55mRs 16,000–20,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Matale to Horana South is to train and bus which costs Rs. 2800 - Rs. 5000 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Matale to Horana South is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Matale to Horana South. However, there are services departing from ibbagamuwa and arriving at Panadura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Matale and Horana South is 194 km. The road distance is 148.5 km.
The best way to get from Matale to Horana South without a car is to bus which takes 3h 38m and costs Rs. 4900 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Matale to Horana South, including transfers.
Matale to Horana South bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from ibbagamuwa station.
Matale to Horana South bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Panadura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matale to Horana South is 148 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Matale to Horana South.
There are 531+ hotels available in Horana South.
What companies run services between Matale, Sri Lanka and Horana South, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from ibbagamuwa to Panadura once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 36m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Matale to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
Train from Matale to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from ibbagamuwa to Panadura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–20,000
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
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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