There are 4 ways to get from Matale to Nugegoda by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kandy to Nugegodabus 17
4h 29mRs 1,863–2,176Train
- Take the train from Matale to Colombo Forttrain Matale
5h 51mRs 3,501–5,511Drive 143.6 km
- Drive from Matale to Nugegodacar 143.6 km
2h 31mRs 6,523–9,422Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matale to Nugegodataxi 143.6 km
2h 31mRs 39,000–47,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matale to Nugegoda is to bus which costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2200 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Matale to Nugegoda is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs Rs. 6500 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Matale to Nugegoda. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Nugegoda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Matale to Nugegoda. However, there are services departing from Matale and arriving at Colombo Fort via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Matale and Nugegoda is 148 km. The road distance is 143.6 km.
The best way to get from Matale to Nugegoda without a car is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2200.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Matale to Nugegoda, including transfers.
Matale to Nugegoda bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, depart from Kandy station.
Matale to Nugegoda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matale station.
The best way to get from Matale to Nugegoda is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs Rs. 1800 - Rs. 2200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 5500 and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Matale, Sri Lanka and Nugegoda, Sri Lanka?
National Transport Commission operates a bus from Kandy to Nugegoda every 15 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 420–470 and the journey takes 3h 58m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Matale to Colombo Fort once daily. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 4h 26m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Matale to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,100
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Kandy to Nugegoda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 420–470
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 420–470
- Semi Lux
- Rs 500–700
- Super Lux
- Rs 950–1,200
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More Questions & Answers
Matale to Nugegoda bus services, operated by National Transport Commission, arrive at Nugegoda station.
Matale to Nugegoda train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matale to Nugegoda is 144 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Matale to Nugegoda.
There are 1531+ hotels available in Nugegoda.