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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Katunayake to Matale

Composite routes from Katunayake to Matale

Cheapest
2 h 24 min
Car
129 km.
from $7
Other
4 h 24 min
Bus, Taxi
87 km.
from $18.95
1 h 39 min
Bus, Plane
88 km.
from $262.88
2 h 21 min
Bus, Plane
88 km.
from $366.14

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$343.00–$482.74
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.37–$508.15
Plane from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$330.30–$457.33

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Gampaha to Matale
Ave. Duration:
4h 13m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$0.83–$2.54

Bus operators

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Katunayake Airport Bus Station to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.32–$0.76
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Kurunegala
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.95–$1.65

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Katunayake (Station) to Matale?

The cheapest way to get from Katunayake (Station) to Matale is to bus and taxi which costs $10.87 - $15.22 and takes 4h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Katunayake (Station) to Matale?

The fastest way to get from Katunayake (Station) to Matale is to fly which takes 1h 21m and costs $304.35 - $434.78 .

How far is it from Katunayake (Station) to Matale?

The distance between Katunayake (Station) and Matale is 135 km. The road distance is 129.7 km.

How do I travel from Katunayake (Station) to Matale without a car?

The best way to get from Katunayake (Station) to Matale without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 24m and costs $10.87 - $15.22 .

How long does it take to get from Katunayake (Station) to Matale?

It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Katunayake (Station) to Matale, including transfers.

Train or fly from Katunayake (Station) to Matale?

The best way to get from Katunayake (Station) to Matale is to fly which takes 1h 21m and costs $304.35 - $434.78 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $27.17 - $34.78 and takes 4h 37m.

Can I drive from Katunayake (Station) to Matale?

Yes, the driving distance between Katunayake (Station) to Matale is 130 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Katunayake (Station) to Matale.

Where can I stay near Matale?

There are 1034+ hotels available in Matale. Prices start at $24.57 per night.
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