Galle to Matale

Galle to Matale

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Galle to Matale Schedule

Galle to Matale Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Stef Lanka Tours Van 8pax Any time$ 81.13
Sri Lanka Railways Observation class 07:14 - 09:32$ 18.05
Sri Lanka Railways First Class Seat 10:35 - 15:23$ 15.12

Transportation from Galle to Matale

Facts about the transport from Galle to Matale

Cheapest Transport$27
Fastest Transport6h 28m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure7:14 AM
Departures per day24
Distance216 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCeylon Roots, Lakpura, Sri Lanka Railways, Stef Lanka Tours

How to get from Galle to Matale

When you want to get from Galle to Matale, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Train
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi+train. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Taxi+train ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi+Train ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 123.06. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as USD 27.35.

How far is Galle from Matale?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Galle to Matale. Your trip will be a total of 135 miles (216 km). The flying distance is 104 miles (166 km).

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

The travel time from Galle to Matale can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 7 to 8 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Galle to Matale varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Sri Lanka Railways: travelling by train expect to pay as low as USD 27.35 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi+Train - a one-way taxi+Train ticket can cost as much as USD 123.06.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Galle to Matale:

  • Train price: USD 26.98 - USD 34.24. From Galle to Matale starting from 06:47 Galle until 07:14 Galle
  • Train+Van price: USD 74.70. From Galle to Matale starting from 05:00 Ella via Udawalawe until 05:00 Ella via Udawalawe
  • taxi+Train price: USD 78.85 - USD 123.46. From Galle to Matale starting from 00:00 Galle until 00:00 Galle

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

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • 18 by taxi+Train from Galle to Matale starting from 00:00 Galle until 00:00 Galle
  • 6 by Train from Galle to Matale starting from 06:47 Galle until 07:14 Galle

The most popular transport from Galle to Matale

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Galle to Matale? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 100% chosen Train