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2 h 44 min
193 km.
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Badulla, Sri Lanka → Matara, Sri Lanka

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Eight ways to Travel from Badulla to Matara

Composite routes from Badulla to Matara

Cheapest
2 h 44 min
Car
193 km.
from $10
Other
2 h 44 min
Rideshare
193 km.
from $7.34
2 h 54 min
Taxi, Plane
127 km.
from $382.17
12 h 46 min
Train, Bus
128 km.
from $6.59
8 h 17 min
128 km.
from $14.17
2 h 55 min
Taxi, Plane
127 km.
from $341.82
3 h 14 min
Taxi, Plane
127 km.
from $400.08
9 h 10 min
128 km.
from $9.63

Transport providers

Airlines

Cinnamon Air

Phone:
+94 11 2 475 475
Website:
cinnamonair.com/
Plane from Weerawila International Airport to Koggala
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.37–$355.70
Plane from Hatton to Koggala
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.37–$343.00
Plane from Kandy to Koggala
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$279.48–$495.44

Train operators

Sri Lanka Railways

Phone:
+94 11 4 600 111
Website:
seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
Train from Badulla Station to Fort
Ave. Duration:
10h 1m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.78–$5.97

Bus operators

Superline Travels

Phone:
+94 777 382 186
Email:
Website:
superline.lk/
Bus from Hali-Ela to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
5h 22m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.77–$9.27
Bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.77–$9.27

National Transport Commission

Phone:
0112587372
Email:
Website:
ntc.gov.lk/
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Matara
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.65–$2.92
Bus from Fort Station to Matara
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.52–$2.79

Sri Lanka Transport Board - SLTB ICT

Phone:
+94 112 581 120
Website:
sltb.eseat.lk/
Bus from Badulla Main Bus Station to Colombo
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$3.56–$5.08

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Badulla to Matara?

The cheapest way to get from Badulla to Matara is to train and bus which costs $2.83 - $7.61 and takes 12h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Badulla to Matara?

The fastest way to get from Badulla to Matara is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $25 - $38.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Badulla and Matara?

No, there is no direct bus from Badulla to Matara station. However, there are services departing from Hali-Ela and arriving at Matara Bus Station via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

How far is it from Badulla to Matara?

The distance between Badulla and Matara is 249 km. The road distance is 193.8 km.

How do I travel from Badulla to Matara without a car?

The best way to get from Badulla to Matara without a car is to bus which takes 8h 17m and costs $8.70 - $10.87 .

How long does it take to get from Badulla to Matara?

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Badulla to Matara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Badulla to Matara bus from?

Badulla to Matara bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Hali-Ela station.

Where does the Badulla to Matara bus arrive?

Badulla to Matara bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Badulla to Matara?

Yes, the driving distance between Badulla to Matara is 194 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Badulla to Matara.

Where can I stay near Matara?

There are 3026+ hotels available in Matara. Prices start at $15.72 per night.
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