There are 6 ways to get from Matale to Kattankudy by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Matale to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
3h 5mRs 47,325–158,284Train
cheapest- Take the train from Matale to Polgahawelatrain Matale
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain Colombo
9h 12mRs 4,734–8,613Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Matale to Wellawataxi
- Take the train from Wellawa to Batticaloatrain Colombo
5h 14mRs 6,415–9,145Bus
- Take the bus from Dambulla to Kattankudibus Wellawatta
5h 38mRs 5,129–6,138Drive 193.4 km
- Drive from Matale to Kattankudycar 193.4 km
3h 38mRs 8,813–12,730Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matale to Kattankudytaxi 193.4 km
3h 38mRs 9,500–12,000
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matale to Kattankudy is to train which costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 9000 and takes 9h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Matale to Kattankudy is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 5m and costs Rs. 47000 - Rs. 160000.
No, there is no direct bus from Matale to Kattankudy. However, there are services departing from Melsiripura and arriving at Kattankudi via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Matale to Kattankudy. However, there are services departing from Matale and arriving at Batticaloa via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
The distance between Matale and Kattankudy is 331 km. The road distance is 193.4 km.
The best way to get from Matale to Kattankudy without a car is to taxi and train which takes 5h 14m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Matale to Kattankudy, including transfers.
Matale to Kattankudy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Dambulla station.
Matale to Kattankudy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matale station.
The best way to get from Matale to Kattankudy is to bus which takes 5h 38m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 4700 - Rs. 9000 and takes 9h 12m.
What companies run services between Matale, Sri Lanka and Kattankudy, Sri Lanka?
Superline Travels operates a bus from Dambulla to Kattankudi once daily. Tickets cost Rs 2,400–2,700 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Matale to Kattankudi via Polgahawela, Batticaloa, and Batticaloa in around 9h 12m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–120,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Wellawa to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
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
Train from Polgahawela to Batticaloa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Dambulla to Kattankudi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,900–38,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Matale to Kattankudy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Kattankudi station.
Matale to Kattankudy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matale to Kattankudy is 193 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Matale to Kattankudy.
There are 54+ hotels available in Kattankudy.