There are 3 ways to get from Matale to Kandalama Reservoir by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Matale to Polgahawelatrain Matale
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Dambullabus Colombo-Trincomalee
6h 32mRs 4,034–6,163Drive 52.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Matale to Kandalama Reservoircar 52.3 km
52 minRs 2,359–3,407Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matale to Kandalama Reservoirtaxi 52.3 km
52 minRs 2,900–3,600
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Matale to Kandalama Reservoir is to drive which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3500 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Matale to Kandalama Reservoir is to drive which takes 52 min and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 3500.
The distance between Matale and Kandalama Reservoir is 160 km. The road distance is 52.3 km.
The best way to get from Matale to Kandalama Reservoir without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 32m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Matale to Kandalama Reservoir, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Matale to Kandalama Reservoir is 52 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Matale to Kandalama Reservoir.
There are 982+ hotels available in Kandalama Reservoir.
What companies run services between Matale, Sri Lanka and Kandalama Reservoir, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Matale to Kandalama Reservoir. However, you can take the train to Polgahawela, walk to Polgahawela, take the bus to Dambulla, then take the taxi to Kandalama Reservoir. Alternatively, you can drive from Matale to Kandalama Reservoir in around 52 min.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Matale to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Superline Travels
Bus from Polgahawela to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,600
- Website
- Superline Travels
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