There are 4 ways to get from Matale to Haputale by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Mini Bus
best- Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus
5h 37mRs 14,127–17,659Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kandy to Haputaletrain Colombo / ...
7h 1mRs 2,391–5,851Drive 143.9 km
- Drive from Matale to Haputalecar 143.9 km
2h 41mRs 6,370–9,200Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matale to Haputaletaxi 143.9 km
2h 41mRs 17,000–22,000
Matale to Haputale by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Matale to Haputale is to train which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Matale to Haputale is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Matale to Haputale. However, there are services departing from Kandy and arriving at Haputale via Ella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Matale to Haputale. However, there are services departing from Matale and arriving at Haputale via Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Matale and Haputale is 176 km. The road distance is 143.9 km.
The best way to get from Matale to Haputale without a car is to Mini Bus which takes 5h 37m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Matale to Haputale, including transfers.
Matale to Haputale bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, depart from Kandy station.
Matale to Haputale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kandy station.
The best way to get from Matale to Haputale is to Mini Bus which takes 5h 37m and costs Rs. 14000 - Rs. 18000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 7h 1m.
What companies run services between Matale, Sri Lanka and Haputale, Uva, Sri Lanka?
Tuktukdude Lesiure operates a bus from Kandy to Ella twice daily. Tickets cost Rs 12,430 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Magical Srilanka also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Kandy to Haputale 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 54m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kandy to Haputale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Website
- Tuktukdude Lesiure
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,430
- Schedules at
- Tuktukdude Lesiure
- Website
- Magical Srilanka
Bus from Kandy to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 10,760
- Schedules at
- Magical Srilanka
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Booking & Getting There
Matale to Haputale bus services, operated by Tuktukdude Lesiure, arrive at Ella station.
Matale to Haputale train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Haputale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matale to Haputale is 144 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Matale to Haputale.
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