There are 3 ways to get from Matale to Horton Plains National Park by train, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matale to Horton Plains National Park is to train which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000 and takes 6h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Matale to Horton Plains National Park is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 8500.
No, there is no direct train from Matale to Horton Plains National Park. However, there are services departing from Matale and arriving at Ohiya via Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Matale and Horton Plains National Park is 158 km. The road distance is 126.3 km.
The best way to get from Matale to Horton Plains National Park without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Matale to Horton Plains National Park, including transfers.
Matale to Horton Plains National Park train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
Matale to Horton Plains National Park train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ohiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matale to Horton Plains National Park is 126 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Matale to Horton Plains National Park.
There are 1230+ hotels available in Horton Plains National Park.
What companies run services between Matale, Sri Lanka and Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Ohiya 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Ohiya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
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