How to Travel from
Colombo to Matale
by Rideshare, Route or Car
Schedule
Colombo → Matale
02:21
Colombo (Western Province, Sri Lanka)
Colombo - Matale
1 transfers
Duration: 4 hours 32 min
06:53
Matale (Central Province, Sri Lanka)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Colombo - Matale
Start
Walk to Colombo Fort, Duration: 16 min
02:37
Colombo Fort
Duration: 4 hours 7 min
06:45
Matale
Colombo-Matale
WALK, Duration: 8 min
Finish
02:47
Colombo (Western Province, Sri Lanka)
Colombo - Kadugannawa - Matale
2 transfers
Duration: 3 hours 58 min
06:45
Matale (Central Province, Sri Lanka)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Colombo - Matale
Start
Walk to Fort Railway station, Duration: 13 min
03:00
Fort Railway station
Duration: 2 hours 7 min
05:07
Kadugannawa
Fort/Badulla
Walk to Kadugannawa Bus Station, Duration: 4 min
05:32
Kadugannawa Bus Station
Duration: 1 hours 5 min
06:37
Matale
Colombo-Matale
WALK, Duration: 8 min
Finish
02:05
Colombo (Western Province, Sri Lanka)
Colombo - Kandy - Matale
3 transfers
Duration: 5 hours 40 min
07:45
Matale (Central Province, Sri Lanka)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Colombo - Matale
Start
Walk to Sri Lanka Exhibition & Convention Centre, Duration: 4 min
02:09
Sri Lanka Exhibition & Convention Centre
Duration: 27 min
02:36
Battaramulla
Athurugiriya-Pettah
Transfer
03:12
Battaramulla
Duration: 3 hours 45 min
06:57
Kandy Goods Shead Bus Stand
Panadura-Kandy
Transfer in Kandy, 3 min
07:00
Kandy Goods Shead Bus Stand
Duration: 34 min
07:34
Hospital Junction
Kandy - Vavuniya
WALK, Duration: 11 min
Finish
03:24
Colombo (Western Province, Sri Lanka)
Colombo - Kandy - Matale
2 transfers
Duration: 4 hours 21 min
07:45
Matale (Central Province, Sri Lanka)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Colombo - Matale
Start
Walk to Colombo Fort, Duration: 16 min
03:40
Colombo Fort
Duration: 3 hours 17 min
06:57
Kandy Goods Shead Bus Stand
Colombo-Kandy
Transfer in Kandy, 3 min
07:00
Kandy Goods Shead Bus Stand
Duration: 34 min
07:34
Hospital Junction
Kandy - Vavuniya
WALK, Duration: 11 min
Finish
03:02
Colombo (Western Province, Sri Lanka)
Colombo - Ukwatte - Matale
2 transfers
Duration: 5 hours 2 min
08:04
Matale (Central Province, Sri Lanka)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Colombo - Matale
Start
Walk to Sri Lanka Exhibition & Convention Centre, Duration: 4 min
03:06
Sri Lanka Exhibition & Convention Centre
Duration: 1 hours 43 min
04:50
Awissawella
Colombo - Meegahakiwula
Transfer in Ukwatte, 3 min
04:53
Awissawella
Duration: 3 hours 2 min
07:56
Matale
Panadura-Matale
WALK, Duration: 8 min
Finish
03:13
Colombo (Western Province, Sri Lanka)
Colombo - Pahala Biyanwila - Alagalla Mountain Range - Matale
3 transfers
Duration: 4 hours 51 min
08:04
Matale (Central Province, Sri Lanka)
Route details
Transfers in the direction
Colombo - Matale
Start
Walk to Pettah Slt Bus Stop, Duration: 7 min
03:20
Pettah Slt Bus Stop
Duration: 42 min
04:03
9Th Mile Post
Kirillawala-Fort
Transfer in Pahala Biyanwila, 20 min
04:23
9Th Mile Post
Duration: 2 hours 10 min
06:33
Mawanella Depot
Colombo-Nuwaraeliya
Transfer in Alagalla Mountain Range, 3 min
06:36
Mawanella Depot
Duration: 1 hours 19 min
07:56
Matale
Panadura-Matale
WALK, Duration: 8 min
Finish
Four ways to Travel from Colombo to Matale
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (140 km)
2 h 27 min
140 km.
from $7
Other
Rideshare
2 h 27 min
140 km.
from $5.33
Bus, Taxi
2 h 59 min
102 km.
from $18.37
Bus, Plane
2 h 3 min
102 km.
from $294.96
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
Train operators
Sri Lanka Railways
Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Colombo Fort to Matale
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$1.02–$3.05
Bus operators
National Transport Commission
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 Colombo to Matale?
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Matale is to train which costs $1 - $2.61 and takes 4h 48m.
What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Matale?
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Matale is to fly which takes 1h 44m and costs $326.09 - $467.39 .
Is there a direct train between Colombo and Matale?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Matale. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 4h 48m.
How far is it from Colombo to Matale?
The distance between Colombo and Matale is 165 km. The road distance is 140 km.
How do I travel from Colombo to Matale without a car?
The best way to get from Colombo to Matale without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 59m and costs $10.87 - $15.22 .
How long does it take to get from Colombo to Matale?
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Colombo to Matale, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Colombo to Matale train from?
Colombo to Matale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
Train or fly from Colombo to Matale?
The best way to get from Colombo to Matale is to fly which takes 1h 44m and costs $326.09 - $467.39 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 - $2.61 and takes 4h 48m.
Where does the Colombo to Matale train arrive?
Colombo to Matale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Matale station.
Can I drive from Colombo to Matale?
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Matale is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Colombo 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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