| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi | Real Lanka Holidays | Comfort 3pax | Any time | +1h 40m | $52.70 | |
Taxi | Tours with Stef Lanka | Comfort 2pax | Any time | +3h 24m | $68.80 | |
Taxi | Tours with Stef Lanka | Van 8pax | Any time | +3h 24m | $94.60 | |
Taxi | Tours with Stef Lanka | Comfort 3pax | Any time | +3h 24m | $77.40 | |
Taxi | Tours with Stef Lanka | Van 6pax | Any time | +3h 24m | $86.00 | |
Taxi | Ceylon Roots | SUV 3pax | Any time | +2h 46m | $420.25 | |
Taxi | Ceylon Roots | Van 6pax | Any time | +2h 55m | $187.56 | |
Taxi | Ceylon Roots | Comfort 2pax | Any time | +2h 55m | $154.44 | |
Taxi | Lakpura | Standard Car | Any time | +3h 40m | $78.00 | |
Taxi | Real Lanka Holidays | Van 12pax | Any time | +1h 40m | $93.00 | |
Taxi | Real Lanka Holidays | Van 8pax | Any time | +1h 40m | $77.50 | |
Taxi | TaxiBazaar | SUV 6pax | Any time | +1h 55m | $110.90 | |
Taxi | TaxiBazaar | Hatchback 4pax | Any time | +1h 55m | $80.54 | |
Taxi | TaxiBazaar | Sedan | Any time | +1h 55m | $80.66 |
Travelling between Colombo and Matale is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 211.05 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 73.19.
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 5 hours to travel between Colombo and Matale depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Colombo and Matale. Flight will bring you to your destination in 45m. Train does a much slower job and take about 4h 48m to reach Matale.
Travelling between Colombo and Matale can be as cheap as USD 73.19 if you opt for a Real Lanka Holidays taxi and as expensive as USD 211.05 if you buy a Ceylon Roots taxi ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Colombo to Matale.
Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
Cinnamon Air
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Sri Lanka Bus 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.
Ceylon Roots, Lakpura, Real Lanka Holidays, TaxiBazaar
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.
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | $8 |
| Fastest Transport | 45m |
| Earliest Departure | 12:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 1:30 PM |
| Departures per day | 9 |
| Distance | 240 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Ceylon Roots, Lakpura, Real Lanka Holidays, Sri Lanka Bus Service, Sri Lanka Railways, TaxiBazaar |