There are 4 ways to get from Matale to Nalanda College by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Matale to Polgahawelatrain Matale
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Maradanatrain Kandy / ...
5h 3mRs 2,434–5,913Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Kandy
5h 7mRs 2,933–5,046Drive 137.5 km
- Drive from Matale to Nalanda Collegecar 137.5 km
2h 24mRs 6,249–9,025Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matale to Nalanda Collegetaxi 137.5 km
2h 24mRs 37,000–45,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matale to Nalanda College is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Matale to Nalanda College is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Matale station to Nalanda College. However, there are services departing from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station and arriving at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Matale to Nalanda College. However, there are services departing from Matale and arriving at Maradana via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Matale and Nalanda College is 149 km. The road distance is 137.5 km.
The best way to get from Matale to Nalanda College without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Matale to Nalanda College, including transfers.
Matale to Nalanda College bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station.
Matale to Nalanda College train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matale station.
The best way to get from Matale to Nalanda College is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 5500 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Matale, Sri Lanka and Nalanda College, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Matale to Nalanda College via Polgahawela and Maradana in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy Good Shed Bus Station to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 390–440 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
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 Maradana
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Matale to Nalanda College bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Matale to Nalanda College train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matale to Nalanda College is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Matale to Nalanda College.
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