There are 4 ways to get from Matale to Kurunegala by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Matale to Polgahawelatrain Matale
4h 34mRs 2,334–5,813Train via Kurunegala
cheapest- Take the train from Matale to Polgahawelatrain Matale
4h 45mRs 1,984–5,413Drive 50.9 km
- Drive from Matale to Kurunegalacar 50.9 km
53 minRs 2,289–3,307Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matale to Kurunegalataxi 50.9 km
53 minRs 2,600–3,200
Matale to Kurunegala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Matale to Kurunegala is to drive which costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 3400 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Matale to Kurunegala is to drive which takes 53 min and costs Rs. 2200 - Rs. 3400.
No, there is no direct train from Matale to Kurunegala. However, there are services departing from Matale and arriving at Kurunegala via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Matale and Kurunegala is 96 km. The road distance is 50.9 km.
The best way to get from Matale to Kurunegala without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Matale to Kurunegala, including transfers.
Matale to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matale station.
Matale to Kurunegala train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matale to Kurunegala is 51 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Matale to Kurunegala.
There are 108+ hotels available in Kurunegala.
What companies run services between Matale, Sri Lanka and Kurunegala, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Matale to Polgahawela once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 3h 11m.
- 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
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
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