There are 5 ways to get from Pasikudah to Matale by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the taxi from Melsiripura to Mataletaxi
4h 48mRs 5,550–6,591Train
cheapest- Take the train from Valaichchenai to Polgahawelatrain Batticaloa
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Mataletrain Colombo
9h 57mRs 2,976–6,763Drive 175.2 km
- Drive from Pasikudah to Matalecar 175.2 km
3h 8mRs 7,984–11,532Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pasikudah to Mataletaxi 175.2 km
3h 8mRs 8,500–11,000Bus
- Take the bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambullabus Kalmunai
- Take the bus from Dambulla to ibbagamuwabus
4h 59mRs 5,700–6,791
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pasikudah to Matale is to train which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000 and takes 9h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Pasikudah to Matale is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs Rs. 8000 - Rs. 12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pasikudah to Matale. However, there are services departing from Oddaimavadi and arriving at ibbagamuwa via Dambulla. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Pasikudah to Matale. However, there are services departing from Valaichchenai and arriving at Matale via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
The distance between Pasikudah and Matale is 205 km. The road distance is 175.2 km.
The best way to get from Pasikudah to Matale without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 48m and costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7000.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Pasikudah to Matale, including transfers.
Pasikudah to Matale bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Oddaimavadi station.
Pasikudah to Matale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Valaichchenai station.
The best way to get from Pasikudah to Matale is to train which takes 9h 57m and costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 5500 - Rs. 7000 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Pasikudah, Sri Lanka and Matale, Sri Lanka?
You can take a vehicle from Pasikudah to Matale via Valaichchenai and Polgahawela in around 9h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pasikudah to Matale via Oddaimavadi, Dambulla, and ibbagamuwa in around 4h 59m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Valaichchenai to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,200
Train from Polgahawela to Matale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- 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
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
Bus from Oddaimavadi to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,400–2,600
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Dambulla to ibbagamuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 800–1,100
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,900–11,000
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Pasikudah to Matale bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Dambulla station.
Pasikudah to Matale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pasikudah to Matale is 175 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Pasikudah to Matale.
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