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How to get fromMatale to Ratnapuraby taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Matale to Ratnapura by taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Matale to Kurunegalataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Kurunegala to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus 57
    3. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapurabus bus
    5h 36m
    Rs 3,298–6,093

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Matale to Colombo Forttrain train Matale
    2. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapurabus bus 122/210
    7h 16m
    Rs 1,601–3,351

  3. Drive  144.9 km

    1. Drive from Matale to Ratnapuracar car 144.9 km
    2h 48m
    Rs 6,514–9,409

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Matale to Ratnapurataxi taxi 144.9 km
    2h 48m
    Rs 7,000–9,000

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  • Distance: 228.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Matale, Sri Lanka and Ratnapura, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Matale to Ratnapura. However, you can take the taxi to Kurunegala, take the bus to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, then take the bus to Rathnapura. Alternatively, you can take a train from Matale to Rathnapura via Colombo Fort and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 7h 16m.

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