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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Matale to Ratnapura

Composite routes from Matale to Ratnapura

Cheapest
2 h 45 min
Car
160 km.
from $8
Other
5 h 14 min
90 km.
from $19.57
6 h 59 min
Train, Bus
90 km.
from $3.43

Transport providers

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Matale to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$0.82–$2.50

Bus operators

Superline Travels

Phone:
+94 777 382 186
Email:
Website:
superline.lk/
Bus from Kurunegala to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.17–$7.61

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Kurunegala to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.76–$1.41
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Rathnapura
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.71–$1.30

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Matale to Ratnapura?

The cheapest way to get from Matale to Ratnapura is to train and bus which costs $1.52 - $3.80 and takes 6h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Matale to Ratnapura?

The fastest way to get from Matale to Ratnapura is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $20.65 - $30.43 .

How far is it from Matale to Ratnapura?

The distance between Matale and Ratnapura is 229 km. The road distance is 161.9 km.

How do I travel from Matale to Ratnapura without a car?

The best way to get from Matale to Ratnapura without a car is to bus which takes 5h 14m and costs $9.78 - $19.57 .

How long does it take to get from Matale to Ratnapura?

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Matale to Ratnapura, including transfers.

Can I drive from Matale to Ratnapura?

Yes, the driving distance between Matale to Ratnapura is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Matale to Ratnapura.

Where can I stay near Ratnapura?

There are 89+ hotels available in Ratnapura. Prices start at $6.66 per night.
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