Kandy to Matale

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Kandy to Matale Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Taxi	Ceylon Roots	Comfort 2pax	Any time	+30m	$39.25
Taxi	Ceylon Roots	Van 6pax	Any time	+30m	$48.17
Taxi	TaxiBazaar	Sedan	Any time	+21m	$66.67
Taxi	TaxiBazaar	SUV 6pax	Any time	+21m	$91.68
Taxi	TaxiBazaar	Hatchback 4pax	Any time	+21m	$66.57

How to get from Kandy to Matale

Travelling between Kandy and Matale is possible by Train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 99.06 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 71.85.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 2 hours to travel between Kandy and Matale depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Kandy and Matale. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 21m. Train does a much slower job and take about 1h 31m to reach Matale.

How much does it cost to get from Kandy to Matale?

Travelling between Kandy and Matale can be as cheap as USD 71.85 if you opt for a TaxiBazaar taxi and as expensive as USD 99.06 if you buy a TaxiBazaar taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Kandy and Matale ?

2 by Bus+taxi from Kandy to Matale starting from 00:00 Kandy Transfer until 00:00 Kandy Transfer
3 from Kandy to Matale starting from 00:00 kandy until 00:00 kandy

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kandy to Matale.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Kandy and Matale

TaxiBazaar

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Kandy to Matale?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus+taxi remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

50% chosen Bus+taxi
50% bought a taxi ride

Transportation from Kandy to Matale

Trains

$ 18.10
Taxis

$ 71.85
Buses are not available
Ferries are not available
Flights are not available
Vans are not available

Facts about the transport from Kandy to Matale

Cheapest Transport	$19
Fastest Transport	21m
Earliest Departure	1:52 午後
Latest Departure	1:52 午後
Departures per day	3
Distance	18 kilometers
Transport Companies	Sri Lanka Railways, TaxiBazaar