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How to get fromMinneriya National Park to Mataleby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Minneriya National Park to Matale by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Habarana to Polgahawelabus bus
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Mataletrain train Colombo
    7h 21m
    Rs 4,351–6,919

  2. Drive 87.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneriya National Park to Matalecar car 87.7 km
    1h 43m
    Rs 3,960–5,720

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Minneriya National Park to Mataletaxi taxi 87.7 km
    1h 43m
    Rs 4,500–5,500

  4. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Minneriya National Park to Habaranataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Habarana to Polgahawelatrain train
    3. Take the train from Polgahawela to Mataletrain train
    7h 56m
    Rs 4,745–8,771

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 216 km
  • Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Minneriya National Park, Sri Lanka and Matale, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Minneriya National Park to Matale. However, you can take the taxi to Habarana, take the bus to Polgahawela, walk to Polgahawela, then take the train to Matale. Alternatively, you can drive from Minneriya National Park to Matale in around 1h 43m.

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