There are 5 ways to get from Matale to Horana South by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Matale to Colombo Forttrain Matale
- Take the taxi from Colombo Fort to Horana Southtaxi
5h 8mRs 12,301–17,011Train, 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 2,851–4,981Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Malagalabus 122/210
5h 15mRs 3,383–4,116Drive 149.3 km
- Drive from Matale to Horana Southcar 149.3 km
2h 58mRs 6,781–9,795Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matale to Horana Southtaxi 149.3 km
2h 58mRs 16,000–20,000
Questions & Answers
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 58m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Matale station to Horana South. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Malagala via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Matale and Horana South is 189 km. The road distance is 149.3 km.
The best way to get from Matale to Horana South without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 8m and costs Rs. 12000 - Rs. 17000.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Matale to Horana South, including transfers.
Matale to Horana South bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Matale to Horana South bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matale to Horana South is 149 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Matale to Horana South.
There are 549+ hotels available in Horana South.
What companies run services between Matale, Sri Lanka and Horana South, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Matale to Horana South via Kandy Good Shed Bus Station, Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, and Malagala in around 5h 15m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Matale to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
Train from Matale to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 390–440
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 390–440
- Semi Lux
- Rs 470–650
- Super Lux
- Rs 850–1,100
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Malagala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–170
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 150–170
- Semi Lux
- Rs 150–220
- Super Lux
- Rs 290–370
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Malagala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 150–170
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 150–170
- Semi Lux
- Rs 150–220
- Super Lux
- Rs 290–370
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- 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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