There are 5 ways to get from Matale to Wadduwa by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via ibbagamuwa
best- Take the bus from ibbagamuwa to Panadurabus
4h 33mRs 3,991–6,512Train
cheapest- Take the train from Matale to Colombo Forttrain Matale
6h 13mRs 2,501–5,911Drive 169.6 km
- Drive from Matale to Wadduwacar 169.6 km
2h 48mRs 7,619–11,005Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matale to Wadduwataxi 169.6 km
2h 48mRs 18,000–22,000Bus
- Take the bus from Kandy to Panadurabus 17
7hRs 2,781–6,301
Matale to Wadduwa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Matale to Wadduwa is to train which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Matale to Wadduwa is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs Rs. 7500 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Matale to Wadduwa. However, there are services departing from ibbagamuwa and arriving at Panadura via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Matale to Wadduwa. However, there are services departing from Matale and arriving at Wadduwa via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Matale and Wadduwa is 182 km. The road distance is 169.6 km.
The best way to get from Matale to Wadduwa without a car is to bus via ibbagamuwa which takes 4h 33m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Matale to Wadduwa, including transfers.
Matale to Wadduwa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, depart from ibbagamuwa station.
Matale to Wadduwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Matale station.
The best way to get from Matale to Wadduwa is to bus via ibbagamuwa which takes 4h 33m and costs Rs. 3900 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 6000 and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between Matale, Sri Lanka and Wadduwa, Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT operates a bus from ibbagamuwa to Panadura once daily. Tickets cost Rs 850–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 36m. 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
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Matale to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from ibbagamuwa to Panadura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
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Booking & Getting There
Matale to Wadduwa bus services, operated by Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT, arrive at Panadura station.
Matale to Wadduwa train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Colombo Fort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matale to Wadduwa is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Matale to Wadduwa.
There are 803+ hotels available in Wadduwa.