| Cheapest Transport | $10 |
| Fastest Transport | 2h 15m |
| Earliest Departure | 10:35 AM |
| Latest Departure | 10:50 PM |
| Departures per day | 2 |
| Distance | 113 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Avro Travels, Sri Lanka Railways |
Travelling between Colombo Fort and Matale is possible by Bus and train. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 21.84 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 9.51.
It can take you anywhere between 3 and 5 hours to travel between Colombo Fort and Matale depending on the means of transport you choose.
Bus is the fastest way to travel between Colombo Fort and Matale. Bus will bring you to your destination in 2h 15m. Train does a much slower job and take about 4h 48m to reach Matale.
Travelling between Colombo Fort and Matale can be as cheap as USD 9.51 if you opt for a Avro Travels bus and as expensive as USD 21.84 if you buy a Sri Lanka Railways Train 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 Fort to Matale.
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.
Avro Travels
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 Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route