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There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Matale Station by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Colombo to ibbagamuwabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from ibbagamuwa to Matale Stationtaxi taxi
    2h 43m
    Rs 2,854–3,630

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Mataletrain train Colombo
    4h 48m
    Rs 1,300–3,100

  3. Drive  138.1 km

    1. Drive from Colombo to Matale Stationcar car 138.1 km
    2h 24m
    Rs 6,113–8,830

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Colombo to Matale Stationtaxi taxi 138.1 km
    2h 24m
    Rs 38,000–45,000

  5. Fly to Kandy

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane CMB - KDW
    1h 47m
    Rs 26,388–143,522

  6. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane CMB - GIU
    2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Matale Stationtaxi taxi
    1h 58m
    Rs 28,488–144,822

Colombo to Matale Station by train

Calendar5Weekly Trains
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
TicketRs 1,300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 142.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Matale Station, Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Matale 5 times a week. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,100 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, Cinnamon Air flies from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW) once daily.

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